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How to pronounce threequel

Say it like THREE-kwul. Threequel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREE).

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US American/ˈθrikwəl/THREE-kwul
UK British/ˈθriːkwəl/THREE-kwul
  • THREE
  • kwul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Threequel pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. THREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. kwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of threequel

American and British speakers say threequel in essentially the same way: /ˈθrikwəl/ in the US and /ˈθriːkwəl/ in the UK.

British respelling: THREE-kwul.

What does threequel mean?

noun
  1. The chronologically third part of any series of works, especially a movie trilogy.

Where does threequel come from?

Blend of three + sequel.

Words that rhyme with threequel

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of threequel.

Questions about saying threequel

How do you pronounce threequel?

Say THREE-kwul. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrikwəl/. In British English it is /ˈθriːkwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in threequel?

Threequel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREE). Broken into parts: THREE · kwul.

Do Americans and Brits say threequel the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrikwəl/ and the British form is /ˈθriːkwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).