how to pronounce trough

/ˈtɹɔːf/

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trough is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of trough in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… the women 10th for Dylan trough ID and …”

meaning of trough

A trough is a long, narrow, usually metal container with a flat bottom and a sloping side that is used for carrying water, fuel, or other liquids.

trough frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word trough occurs in english on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.