How to pronounce trental
Say it like TREN-tul. Trental has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREN).
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- TREN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trental
American and British speakers say trental in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛntəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREN-tul.
What does trental mean?
- A set of 30 requiem masses, said once a day for a month or all in one day.
- The payment for this service.
Where does trental come from?
From Medieval Latin trentāle directly or via Old French trentel, from the neuter substantive of *Vulgar Latin trenta + -ālis (“-al: forming adjectives”), from Latin trīgintā (“thirty”).
Words that rhyme with trental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trental.
- mental
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying trental
How do you pronounce trental?
Say TREN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trental?
Trental has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREN). Broken into parts: TREN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say trental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.