How to pronounce tricorn
Say it like TRY-korn. Tricorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- korn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricorn 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.
- kornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tricorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRY-kawn.
What does tricorn mean?
- A three-cornered hat, with the brim turned up.
- A three-horned fractal.
- Having three horns or similar projections.
Where does tricorn come from?
Borrowed from Latin tricornis (“three-horned; three-pronged”).
Questions about saying tricorn
How do you pronounce tricorn?
Say TRY-korn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪkɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪkɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricorn?
Tricorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · korn.
Is tricorn 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 /ˈtraɪkɔːn/ (TRY-kawn).