How to pronounce tributaries
Say it like TRIB-yuh-ter-eez. Tributaries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB).
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US American/ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛriz/TRIB-yuh-ter-eez
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- TRIB
- yuh
- ter
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tributaries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does tributaries mean?
noun
- plural of tributary How to pronounce tributary
Questions about saying tributaries
How do you pronounce tributaries?
Say TRIB-yuh-ter-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tributaries?
Tributaries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB). Broken into parts: TRIB · yuh · ter · eez.