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How do you pronounce ‘troll’?

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AmberLangslow · 27/08/2018 18:32

I’ve always said troll with a short o, like in doll, but it seems more common to say it with a long o, like in roll.

So, which is correct? Or is it like scone and has two correct pronunciations?

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9amTrain · 27/08/2018 22:37

Like doll

mostdays · 27/08/2018 22:44

Roll. I sound weird if I try and say it like doll.

NoSleepTil2030 · 28/08/2018 08:10

Yup the scone is gone in Scotland, unless you're talking about the place which has a different pronunciation altogether!

Babybearsporij · 28/08/2018 08:47

Like doll.

NinjaLeprechaun · 28/08/2018 08:51

It depends on context for me. If you're talking about the creatures that live under bridges, or the dolls, it's trole with a long O. But if you're talking about the fishing method (not to be confused with trawling) it's trohl with a short O.
Although, if you're trolling (short O) on the internet then you are a troll (long O).

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