How to pronounce tri
Say it like TRY. Tri is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tri
American and British speakers say tri in essentially the same way: /traɪ/ in the US and /traɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY.
What does tri mean?
- triathlon
- triangle
- triceps
Where does tri come from?
Shortening of words with the initial component derived from Proto-Indo-European *tréyes (“three”).
Words that rhyme with tri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tri.
Words that sound like tri
Questions about saying tri
How do you pronounce tri?
Say TRY. The American pronunciation is /traɪ/. In British English it is /traɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tri?
Tri is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRY.
Do Americans and Brits say tri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪ/ and the British form is /traɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tri?
Tri sounds the same as try in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.