shock troop

Questions

What does shock troop mean?

A military formation created to lead an attack.

Where does shock troop come from?

Loose calque of German Stoßtrupp.

How to pronounce shock troop

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “shock troop”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “shock troop” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.