How to Pronounce Trooper

To pronounce "trooper", say TROOP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trooper”

"trooper" has 2 syllables: troop-er. It rhymes with stupor and pooper, if that helps it stick.

What does trooper mean?

noun

  1. A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour.
  2. A cavalry horse; charger.

verb

  1. To work as a trooper.
  2. To work steadily at an unpleasant job without complaint.

Synonyms

Tprarmored soldiercavalrymancrewmanhorse soldierzipperheadsurvivortough cookie

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Words that rhyme with trooper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stuporpoopersuperloopersnoopercooperbloopergrouperparatroopertroupercowperstooper

Related words

cavalrymansoldierservicemansolidersoldieringptepatrolmanpoliceman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trooper"?▾

"Trooper" has 2 syllables: troop · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "trooper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trooper" is /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/.

What does "trooper" mean?▾

Trooper: A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour.

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