How to pronounce triborough
Say it like TRY-buh-roh. Triborough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- buh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triborough 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of triborough
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRY-buh-roh.
What does triborough mean?
- Of or relating to three boroughs.
Where does triborough come from?
From tri- + borough.
Questions about saying triborough
How do you pronounce triborough?
Say TRY-buh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪbəroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪbərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triborough?
Triborough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · buh · roh.
Is triborough pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtraɪbərəʊ/ (TRY-buh-roh).