How to pronounce trilateral
Say it like tril-AT-uh-rul. Trilateral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- tril
- AT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trilateral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trilateral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tril-AT-uh-rul.
What does trilateral mean?
- Having three sides
- Involving three parties“The trilateral peace conference, between the red faction, blue faction and white faction, went nowhere.”
Where does trilateral come from?
Borrowed from New Latin trilaterālis or from tri- + lateral.
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Questions about saying trilateral
How do you pronounce trilateral?
Say tril-AT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trilateral?
Trilateral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: tril · AT · uh · rul.
Is trilateral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌtrɪˈlætərəl/ (tril-AT-uh-rul).