How to pronounce triphthong
Say it like TRIF-thawng. Triphthong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce triphthong. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TRIF
- thawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triphthong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of triphthong
American and British speakers say triphthong in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪfˌθɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrɪfˌθɒŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIF-thongg.
What does triphthong mean?
- A monosyllabic vowel combination usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one.
- A disyllabic sequence of a vowel, a semivowel, and a vowel.
Words that rhyme with triphthong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triphthong.
Questions about saying triphthong
How do you pronounce triphthong?
Say TRIF-thawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪfˌθɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪfˌθɒŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triphthong?
Triphthong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIF). Broken into parts: TRIF · thawng.
Do Americans and Brits say triphthong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪfˌθɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪfˌθɒŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.