How to pronounce trigonometry
Say it like trig-uh-NOM-uh-tree. Trigonometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
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- trig
- uh
- NOM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trigonometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trigonometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: trig-uh-NOM-uh-tree.
What does trigonometry mean?
- The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.“Historically, trigonometry has been applied in areas such as geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics and navigation.”
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Questions about saying trigonometry
How do you pronounce trigonometry?
Say trig-uh-NOM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪɡəˈnɑmətri/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trigonometry?
Trigonometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: trig · uh · NOM · uh · tree.
Is trigonometry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmətri/ (trig-uh-NOM-uh-tree).