How to pronounce triode
Say it like TRY-ohd. Triode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of triode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRY-ohd.
What does triode mean?
- A thermionic valve containing an anode, a cathode, and a control grid; small changes to the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode, which makes amplification possible.
Where does triode come from?
From tri- + -ode.
Words that rhyme with triode
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triode.
Questions about saying triode
How do you pronounce triode?
Say TRY-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triode?
Triode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · ohd.
Is triode 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 /ˈtraɪəʊd/ (TRY-ohd).