How to Pronounce Troop

To pronounce "troop", say TROOP — one syllable, IPA /tɹuːp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/tɹuːp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “troop”

"troop" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with group and stoop, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: troupe, troup — easy to mix up when writing.

What does troop mean?

noun

  1. (collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).
  2. A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.

verb

  1. To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.
  2. To march on; to go forward in haste.

Words that rhyme with troop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groupstooppoopdupetroupeloopwhoopswooproopdroopsnoopscoop

Related words

paradepromenadeflockforcesmilitarysquadronregimentplatoon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "troop"?▾

"Troop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "troop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "troop" is /tɹuːp/.

What does "troop" mean?▾

Troop: (collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).

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