How to pronounce trigonal
Say it like TRIG-uh-nul. Trigonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG).
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- TRIG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trigonal 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trigonal
American and British speakers say trigonal in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪɡənəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɪɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIG-uh-nul.
What does trigonal mean?
- Having three angles and three sides, triangular.
- Of or pertaining to a crystal system with three equal and equally inclined but not perpendicular axes.
- Relating to the trigone
Where does trigonal come from?
From Latin trigōnālis (“triangular”), equivalent to trigon + -al.
Words that rhyme with trigonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trigonal.
Questions about saying trigonal
How do you pronounce trigonal?
Say TRIG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪɡənəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trigonal?
Trigonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG). Broken into parts: TRIG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say trigonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪɡənəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.