How to Pronounce Truce

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tɹuːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “truce”

"truce" has 2 syllables: truc-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does truce mean?

noun

  1. A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties
  2. An agreement between opposed parties in which they pledge to cease fighting for a limited time

Synonyms

armisticeceasefire

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Words that rhyme with truce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenoususeabstrusededucereducereclusedouceabuseloose

Related words

cease-firearmisticehudnaceasefireforgivenesscontrolappeasementrecess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "truce"?▾

"Truce" has 2 syllables: truc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "truce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "truce" is /tɹuːs/.

What does "truce" mean?▾

Truce: A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties

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