How to pronounce trialogue
Say it like TRY-lawg. Trialogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- lawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trialogue 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.
- lawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of trialogue
American and British speakers say trialogue in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌlɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈtraɪlɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-log.
What does trialogue mean?
- A conversation or talk between three people.
- An informal tripartite meeting attended by representatives of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission.
Where does trialogue come from?
From tri- + -alogue, formed on the analogy of dialogue, where the first syllable is interpreted as di-.
Questions about saying trialogue
How do you pronounce trialogue?
Say TRY-lawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌlɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trialogue?
Trialogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · lawg.
Do Americans and Brits say trialogue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌlɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪlɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.