How to pronounce trig
Say it like TRIG. Trig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trig
American and British speakers say trig in essentially the same way: /trɪɡ/ in the US and /trɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIG.
What does trig mean?
- the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
- neat and smart in appearance“a clean-cut and well-bred young man”“the trig corporal in his jaunty cap”
Words that rhyme with trig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trig.
Questions about saying trig
How do you pronounce trig?
Say TRIG. The American pronunciation is /trɪɡ/. In British English it is /trɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trig?
Trig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRIG.
Do Americans and Brits say trig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɪɡ/ and the British form is /trɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.