How to pronounce trinity
Say it like TRIN-uh-tee. Trinity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIN).
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- TRIN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trinity 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trinity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRIN-ih-tee.
What does trinity mean?
- the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
- the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
- three people considered as a unit
Where does trinity come from?
From Middle English trinite, from Anglo-Norman trinite and Old French ternite (modern French trinité), from Latin trīnitās, from trīnī (“three each”), from trēs (“three”).
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Words that rhyme with trinity
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Questions about saying trinity
How do you pronounce trinity?
Say TRIN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪnəti/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trinity?
Trinity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIN). Broken into parts: TRIN · uh · tee.
Is trinity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtrɪnɪti/ (TRIN-ih-tee).