How to pronounce tricolour
Say it like TRY-kuhl-er. Tricolour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- kuhl
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricolour 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.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tricolour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRIK-uh-luh.
What does tricolour mean?
- A flag consisting of three stripes that are either vertical or horizontal, all of equal size, and each of a different color.“Tricolours are seen in the national flags of over twenty countries, including Belgium, France, India, Italy, Russia, The Netherlands and Ireland.”
- Anything which is composed of three colors.
- Having three colors.“tricolour film”
Where does tricolour come from?
An anglicisation of the French tricolore; the flag originated in France.
Questions about saying tricolour
How do you pronounce tricolour?
Say TRY-kuhl-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪkələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricolour?
Tricolour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · kuhl · er.
Is tricolour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrɪkələ/ (TRIK-uh-luh).