How to pronounce trifecta
Say it like try-FEK-tuh. Trifecta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce trifecta. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- try
- FEK
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trifecta 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trifecta
American and British speakers say trifecta in essentially the same way: /traɪˈfɛktə/ in the US and /traɪˈfɛktə/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-FEK-tuh.
What does trifecta mean?
- A bet in which the bettor must select the first three placegetters of a race in the order in which they finish.
- The attainment of three important achievements, qualities, etc.
- A set of three related things, often things that cause problems.“a trifecta of political losers”
Where does trifecta come from?
From tri- + (per)fecta.
Questions about saying trifecta
How do you pronounce trifecta?
Say try-FEK-tuh. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈfɛktə/. In British English it is /traɪˈfɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trifecta?
Trifecta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: try · FEK · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say trifecta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈfɛktə/ and the British form is /traɪˈfɛktə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.