How to Pronounce "troubadours"
word
ˈtɹubəˌdɔɹ
TROO-buh-dor
tɹˈuːbədˌɔːz
troo-buh-DAWZ
Definition
Troubadours were poets and musicians in the Middle Ages who sang and wrote songs, usually about love, mainly in France and nearby regions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹubəˌdɔɹ
British English
tɹˈuːbədˌɔːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TROO-buh-dor
UK
troo-buh-DAWZ
Listen in Context
Many troubadours traveled from castle to castle.
The songs of troubadours were about love and chivalry.
In medieval France, troubadours were famous entertainers.
Some troubadours wrote poems that are still read today.