How to pronounce trema
Say it like TREE-muh. Trema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trema
American and British speakers say trema in essentially the same way: /ˈtrimə/ in the US and /ˈtriːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREE-muh.
What does trema mean?
- A diacritic consisting of two dots ( ¨ ) placed over a letter, used among other things to indicate umlaut or diaeresis.
Words that rhyme with trema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trema.
Questions about saying trema
How do you pronounce trema?
Say TREE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrimə/. In British English it is /ˈtriːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trema?
Trema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say trema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrimə/ and the British form is /ˈtriːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.