How to pronounce tremie
Say it like TREM-ee. Tremie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM).
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- TREM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tremie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tremie
American and British speakers say tremie in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛmi/ in the US and /ˈtrɛmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREM-ee.
What does tremie mean?
- A device used to pour concrete underwater, usually a tube of sheet metal with a hopper-like top generally handled by a crane.
Where does tremie come from?
From French trémie (“hopper”), from Latin trimodia (“a measure or vessel containing three modii”).
Words that rhyme with tremie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tremie.
Questions about saying tremie
How do you pronounce tremie?
Say TREM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛmi/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tremie?
Tremie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM). Broken into parts: TREM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tremie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛmi/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.