How to pronounce tricot
Say it like TREE-koh. Tricot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tricot
American and British speakers say tricot in essentially the same way: /ˈtrikoʊ/ in the US and /ˈtrɪkoʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIK-oh.
What does tricot mean?
- A soft knit fabric.
Where does tricot come from?
From French tricot, from tricoter (“to knit”).
Questions about saying tricot
How do you pronounce tricot?
Say TREE-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrikoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪkoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricot?
Tricot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · koh.
Do Americans and Brits say tricot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrikoʊ/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪkoʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.