How to pronounce trine
Say it like TRYNE. Trine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of trine
American and British speakers say trine in essentially the same way: /traɪn/ in the US and /traɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRYNE.
What does trine mean?
- Triple; threefold.
- Denoting the aspect of two celestial bodies which are 120° apart.
- A group of three things.
- An aspect of two astrological bodies when 120° apart.
- To put in the aspect of a trine.
Where does trine come from?
From Middle English trine, from Middle French trin, from Latin trīnus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trine.
Questions about saying trine
How do you pronounce trine?
Say TRYNE. The American pronunciation is /traɪn/. In British English it is /traɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trine?
Trine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say trine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪn/ and the British form is /traɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.