How to pronounce trilogy
Say it like TRIL-uh-jee. Trilogy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL).
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- TRIL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trilogy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trilogy
American and British speakers say trilogy in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪlədʒi/ in the US and /ˈtrɪlədʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIL-uh-jee.
What does trilogy mean?
- a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
Questions about saying trilogy
How do you pronounce trilogy?
Say TRIL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trilogy?
Trilogy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL). Broken into parts: TRIL · uh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say trilogy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪlədʒi/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪlədʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.