How to pronounce triose
Say it like TRY-ohs. Triose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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US American/ˈtraɪoʊs/TRY-ohs
UK British/ˈtraɪəʊs/TRY-ohs
- TRY
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triose 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.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of triose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRY-ohs.
What does triose mean?
noun
- A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.
Where does triose come from?
From tri- + -ose.
Questions about saying triose
How do you pronounce triose?
Say TRY-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triose?
Triose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · ohs.
Is triose 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 /ˈtraɪəʊs/ (TRY-ohs).