How to pronounce tracheae
Say it like TRAY-kee-ee. Tracheae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- kee
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracheae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tracheae
American and British speakers say tracheae in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪkiˌi/ in the US and /ˈtreɪkiˌiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-kee-ee.
What does tracheae mean?
- plural of trachea How to pronounce trachea
Questions about saying tracheae
How do you pronounce tracheae?
Say TRAY-kee-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪkiˌi/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪkiˌiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracheae?
Tracheae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · kee · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tracheae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪkiˌi/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪkiˌiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.