How to pronounce threesquare
Say it like THREES-kwair. Threesquare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREES).
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- THREES
- kwair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threesquare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THREESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of threesquare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THREES-kwair.
What does threesquare mean?
- Schoenoplectus americanus (American threesquare, Olney's bulrush, chairmaker's bulrush).
- Schoenoplectus pungens (common threesquare, sharp club-rush)
Where does threesquare come from?
From three-square, referring to a cross-section of the plant's stem appearing as an equilateral triangle.
Questions about saying threesquare
How do you pronounce threesquare?
Say THREES-kwair. The American pronunciation is /ˈθriskwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈθriːskwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threesquare?
Threesquare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREES). Broken into parts: THREES · kwair.
Is threesquare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθriːskwɛə/ (THREES-kwair).