How to pronounce triceps
Say it like TRY-seps. Triceps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce triceps. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TRY
- seps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triceps 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.
- sepsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of triceps
American and British speakers say triceps in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌsɛps/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌsɛps/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-seps.
What does triceps mean?
- Any muscle having three heads.
- Specifically, the triceps brachii.
Where does triceps come from?
From Latin triceps (“triple-headed”), from trēs (“three”) + caput (“head”).
Words that rhyme with triceps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triceps.
Questions about saying triceps
How do you pronounce triceps?
Say TRY-seps. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌsɛps/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌsɛps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triceps?
Triceps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · seps.
Do Americans and Brits say triceps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌsɛps/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌsɛps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.