How to Pronounce Troops

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

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/tɹuːps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “troops”

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

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

What does troops 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 troops

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groupswhoopsparatroopsnincompoopspoopsdrupeshoopsloopsscoopscoopsdupessoups

Related words

soldieryarmymilitaryforcescorpssoldiergarrisonmarines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "troops"?▾

"Troops" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "troops"?▾

The IPA transcription of "troops" is /tɹuːps/.

What does "troops" mean?▾

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

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