How to pronounce triad
Say it like TRY-ad. Triad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triad 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.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of triad
American and British speakers say triad in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌæd/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-ad.
What does triad mean?
- A grouping of three.
- A romantic or sexual relationship between three individuals; a throuple.
- A word of three syllables.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with triad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triad.
Questions about saying triad
How do you pronounce triad?
Say TRY-ad. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌæd/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triad?
Triad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · ad.
Do Americans and Brits say triad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌæd/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.