How to pronounce triduum
Say it like TRID-yoo-um. Triduum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRID).
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- TRID
- yoo
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triduum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triduum
American and British speakers say triduum in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪdjuəm/ in the US and /ˈtrɪdjuːəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRID-yoo-um.
What does triduum mean?
- A period of three days (especially in Roman Catholic liturgy).
Where does triduum come from?
Borrowed from Latin trīduum, from trēs (“three”) + diēs (“day”).
Questions about saying triduum
How do you pronounce triduum?
Say TRID-yoo-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪdjuəm/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪdjuːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triduum?
Triduum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRID). Broken into parts: TRID · yoo · um.
Do Americans and Brits say triduum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪdjuəm/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪdjuːəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.