How to Pronounce Truss

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/tɹʌs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “truss”

"truss" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with superfluous and thus, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: trus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does truss mean?

noun

  1. A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.
  2. A structure made up of one or more triangular units made from straight beams of wood or metal, which is used to support a structure as in a roof or bridge.

verb

  1. To tie up a bird before cooking it.
  2. To secure or bind with ropes.

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Words that rhyme with truss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

superfluousthusbussfusscusspussdiscusssussbruskwusssusbus

Related words

bindcorbelbandagemeshtiefarmlatticebeam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "truss"?▾

"Truss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "truss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "truss" is /tɹʌs/.

What does "truss" mean?▾

Truss: A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.

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