How to pronounce trident
Say it like TRY-dunt. Trident has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
- TRY
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trident 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trident
American and British speakers say trident in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪdənt/ in the US and /ˈtraɪdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-dunt.
What does trident mean?
- A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.“Poseidon's trident”
- A curve of third order of the form
Where does trident come from?
From Latin tridēns, from tri- (“three”) + dēns (“tooth”).
Questions about saying trident
How do you pronounce trident?
Say TRY-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪdənt/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trident?
Trident has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say trident the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪdənt/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.