How to pronounce triads
Say it like TRY-adz. Triads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- adz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triads 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.
- adzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of triads
American and British speakers say triads in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌædz/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌædz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-adz.
What does triads mean?
- plural of triad How to pronounce triad
Questions about saying triads
How do you pronounce triads?
Say TRY-adz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌædz/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌædz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triads?
Triads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · adz.
Do Americans and Brits say triads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌædz/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌædz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.