How to Pronounce Trounces

To pronounce "trounces", say TROUNC-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TROUNC-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “trounces”

"trounces" has 2 syllables: trounc-es. It rhymes with denounces and flounces, if that helps it stick.

What does trounces 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.”

noun

  1. A walk involving some difficulty or effort; a trek, a tramp, a trudge.
  2. A journey involving quick travel; also, one that is dangerous or laborious.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with trounces

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

denouncesflouncespouncesouncesrenouncesannouncespronouncesmispronouncesbounces

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trounces"?▾

"Trounces" has 2 syllables: trounc · es.

What does "trounces" mean?▾

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

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