How to pronounce Trinidad
Say it like TRIN-ih-dad. Trinidad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Trinidad. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TRIN
- ih
- dad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trinidad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRINSay 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.
- dadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Trinidad
American and British speakers say Trinidad in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪnɪˌdæd/ in the US and /ˈtrɪnɪˌdæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIN-ih-dad.
What does Trinidad mean?
- An island in the Caribbean, part of Trinidad and Tobago.
- A city, the capital of Beni department, Bolivia.
- A town in Sancti Spíritus province, Cuba.
Where does Trinidad come from?
Borrowed from Spanish trinidad (“trinity”), named after the Holy Trinity by Columbus to fulfill a religious vow.
Questions about saying Trinidad
How do you pronounce Trinidad?
Say TRIN-ih-dad. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪnɪˌdæd/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪnɪˌdæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Trinidad?
Trinidad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIN). Broken into parts: TRIN · ih · dad.
Do Americans and Brits say Trinidad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪnɪˌdæd/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪnɪˌdæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.