How to pronounce trio
Say it like TREE-oh. Trio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of trio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TREE-oh.
What does trio mean?
- the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
- a musical composition for three performers
- three performers or singers who perform together
Where does trio come from?
1715-25; borrowing from Italian trio.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with trio
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trio.
Questions about saying trio
How do you pronounce trio?
Say TREE-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtriˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtriːˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trio?
Trio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · oh.
Is trio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtriːˌəʊ/ (TREE-oh).