How to Pronounce Troubled

To pronounce "troubled", say TROUBL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹʌbl̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɹʌbl̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “troubled”

"troubled" has 2 syllables: troubl-ed. It rhymes with untroubled and redoubled, if that helps it stick.

What does troubled mean?

verb

  1. To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).
  2. To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.

    “What she said about narcissism is troubling me.”

adjective

  1. Anxious, worried, careworn.

Words that rhyme with troubled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

untroubledredoubleddoubledbubbledstubbledquibbled

Related words

distressedworriedunquietanxiousupsethagriddenvexedannoyed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "troubled"?▾

"Troubled" has 2 syllables: troubl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "troubled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "troubled" is /ˈtɹʌbl̩d/.

What does "troubled" mean?▾

Troubled: To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).

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