How to Pronounce Trounce

To pronounce "trounce", say TROUNC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹaʊns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/tɹaʊns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trounce”

"trounce" has 2 syllables: trounc-e. It rhymes with renounce and denounce, if that helps it stick.

What does trounce mean?

noun

  1. An act of trouncing: a severe beating, a thrashing; a thorough defeat.

verb

  1. To beat severely; to thrash.
  2. To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.

    “The Mexican team trounced the Americans by 10 goals to 1.”

Synonyms

censurerebuke

Words that rhyme with trounce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

renouncedenouncebouncejounceannouncepronounceflouncepounceouncefrouncemispronouncerounce

Related words

beatcrushflogslashlashweltvanquishwhip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trounce"?▾

"Trounce" has 2 syllables: trounc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "trounce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trounce" is /tɹaʊns/.

What does "trounce" mean?▾

Trounce: An act of trouncing: a severe beating, a thrashing; a thorough defeat.

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