How to pronounce tricenary
Say it like TRY-suh-ner-ee. Tricenary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- suh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricenary 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tricenary
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: try-SEE-nuh-ree.
What does tricenary mean?
- Synonym of trental, a set of 30 requiem masses.
Where does tricenary come from?
From Medieval Latin trīcēnārium, from Latin trīcēnārius + -ium.
Questions about saying tricenary
How do you pronounce tricenary?
Say TRY-suh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪsəˌnɛri/. In British English it is /ˌtraɪˈsiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricenary?
Tricenary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · suh · ner · ee.
Is tricenary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌtraɪˈsiːnəri/ (try-SEE-nuh-ree).