How to Pronounce Trough

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtɹɔf/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tɹˈɒf/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does trough mean?

noun

  1. A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.
  2. Any similarly shaped container. A rectangular container used for washing or rinsing clothes.

verb

  1. To eat in a vulgar style, as if from a trough.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "trough"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "trough"?▾

"Trough" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trough"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trough" is /ˈtɹɔf/.

What does "trough" mean?▾

Trough: A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.

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