How to pronounce trigraph
Say it like TRY-graf. Trigraph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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US American/ˈtraɪɡræf/TRY-graf
UK British/ˈtraɪɡrɑːf/TRY-grahf
- TRY
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trigraph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- grafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trigraph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: TRY-grahf.
What does trigraph mean?
noun
- A specific sequence of three letters, especially one used collectively to represent a single phoneme.
- A three-character sequence used to enter a single conceptual character.
Where does trigraph come from?
From tri- + -graph.
Questions about saying trigraph
How do you pronounce trigraph?
Say TRY-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trigraph?
Trigraph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · graf.
Is trigraph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈtraɪɡrɑːf/ (TRY-grahf).