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