To pronounce "trombonist", say TROMB-on-ist — 3 syllables, IPA /tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
trombonist
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/tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/
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"trombonist" has 3 syllables: tromb-on-ist. It rhymes with saxophonist and monist, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Trombonist" has 3 syllables: tromb · on · ist.
The IPA transcription of "trombonist" is /tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/.
Trombonist: A person who plays the trombone.
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