word
troika
TROY-kah
ˈtrɔɪkəListen
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Syllable breakdown
troika
Dictionary meaning
A vehicle drawn by three horses abreast; also figuratively a group of three leaders or entities exercising shared authority.
History and origin
Russian — 'three'.
Common mispronunciations
TROI-ee-kahtroh-EE-kah
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