How to pronounce trinketry
Say it like TRING-kih-tree. Trinketry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRING).
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- TRING
- kih
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trinketry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trinketry
American and British speakers say trinketry in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪŋkɪtri/ in the US and /ˈtrɪŋkɪtri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRING-kih-tree.
What does trinketry mean?
- Ornaments of dress; trinkets, collectively.
Where does trinketry come from?
From trinket + -ry.
Questions about saying trinketry
How do you pronounce trinketry?
Say TRING-kih-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪŋkɪtri/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪŋkɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trinketry?
Trinketry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRING). Broken into parts: TRING · kih · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say trinketry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪŋkɪtri/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪŋkɪtri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.