How to Pronounce Troika

To pronounce "troika", say TROIK-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “troika”

"troika" has 2 syllables: troik-a. It rhymes with perestroika and eroica, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: troyka — easy to mix up when writing.

What does troika mean?

noun

  1. A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.
  2. A party or group of three, especially a ruling council of three people in Russian contexts.

Synonyms

threesometriad

Words that rhyme with troika

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perestroikaeroicasojkasoykatroyka

Related words

leashtrinethreesometiercetriadtrinityternionternary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "troika"?▾

"Troika" has 2 syllables: troik · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "troika"?▾

The IPA transcription of "troika" is /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/.

What does "troika" mean?▾

Troika: A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.

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