How to pronounce trepid
Say it like TREP-id. Trepid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREP).
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- TREP
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trepid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trepid
American and British speakers say trepid in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛpɪd/ in the US and /ˈtrɛpɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREP-id.
What does trepid mean?
- Timid, timorous, fearful.“the trepid mouse”
Where does trepid come from?
From Latin trepidus (“anxious”).
Words that rhyme with trepid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trepid.
Questions about saying trepid
How do you pronounce trepid?
Say TREP-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛpɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trepid?
Trepid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREP). Broken into parts: TREP · id.
Do Americans and Brits say trepid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛpɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛpɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.