How to pronounce trimeter
Say it like TRIM-ih-ter. Trimeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIM).
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- TRIM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trimeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trimeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRIM-ih-tuh.
What does trimeter mean?
- A line in a poem having three metrical feet.
- a poetic metre in which each line has three feet.
Where does trimeter come from?
From tri- + meter.
Words that rhyme with trimeter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trimeter.
Questions about saying trimeter
How do you pronounce trimeter?
Say TRIM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪmɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trimeter?
Trimeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIM). Broken into parts: TRIM · ih · ter.
Is trimeter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrɪmɪtə/ (TRIM-ih-tuh).