How to Pronounce Trombones

To pronounce "trombones", say TROMB-on-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

TROMB-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “trombones”

"trombones" has 3 syllables: tromb-on-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does trombones mean?

noun

  1. A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

    “Jim plays the trombone very well.”

  2. The common European bittern.

Words that rhyme with trombones

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joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trombones"?▾

"Trombones" has 3 syllables: tromb · on · es.

What does "trombones" mean?▾

Trombones: A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

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