How to pronounce trilby
Say it like TRIL-bee. Trilby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL).
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- TRIL
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trilby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trilby
American and British speakers say trilby in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪlbi/ in the US and /ˈtrɪlbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIL-bee.
What does trilby mean?
- narrow-brimmed type of felt hat, described as having a "shorter brim which is angled down at the front and slightly turned up at the back" in comparison to the fedora
Where does trilby come from?
From the stage adaptation of George du Maurier's novel Trilby, in which such hats were worn.
Questions about saying trilby
How do you pronounce trilby?
Say TRIL-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪlbi/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪlbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trilby?
Trilby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL). Broken into parts: TRIL · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say trilby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪlbi/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪlbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.