How to pronounce tricuspid
Say it like try-KUHS-pud. Tricuspid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS).
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- try
- KUHS
- pud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricuspid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tricuspid
American and British speakers say tricuspid in essentially the same way: /traɪˈkʌspəd/ in the US and /traɪˈkʌspəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-KUHS-pud.
What does tricuspid mean?
- Having three cusps, e.g. a molar tooth
- Describing the valve, between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart, that has three triangular segments
- A molar tooth that has three cusps
Where does tricuspid come from?
From tri- + cuspid.
Questions about saying tricuspid
How do you pronounce tricuspid?
Say try-KUHS-pud. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈkʌspəd/. In British English it is /traɪˈkʌspəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricuspid?
Tricuspid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS). Broken into parts: try · KUHS · pud.
Do Americans and Brits say tricuspid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈkʌspəd/ and the British form is /traɪˈkʌspəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.