How to pronounce trigamy
Say it like TRIG-uh-mee. Trigamy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG).
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- TRIG
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trigamy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trigamy
American and British speakers say trigamy in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪɡəmi/ in the US and /ˈtrɪɡəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIG-uh-mee.
What does trigamy mean?
- The state of having three (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.
- A third marriage.
Where does trigamy come from?
From tri- + -gamy.
Words that rhyme with trigamy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trigamy.
Questions about saying trigamy
How do you pronounce trigamy?
Say TRIG-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪɡəmi/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trigamy?
Trigamy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG). Broken into parts: TRIG · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say trigamy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪɡəmi/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪɡəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.