How to pronounce triplex
Say it like trih-PLEKS. Triplex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEKS).
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- trih
- PLEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triplex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of triplex
American and British speakers say triplex in essentially the same way: /trɪˈplɛks/ in the US and /trɪˈplɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: trih-PLEKS.
What does triplex mean?
- Having three floors.
- Having three units, divisions, suites, apartments.
- A building with three apartments or divisions.
- A dwelling unit with three floors.
- A throwing motion where three balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
- To make triplex.
Where does triplex come from?
From Latin triplex. Analyzable as tri- + -plex.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with triplex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triplex.
Questions about saying triplex
How do you pronounce triplex?
Say trih-PLEKS. The American pronunciation is /trɪˈplɛks/. In British English it is /trɪˈplɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triplex?
Triplex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEKS). Broken into parts: trih · PLEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say triplex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɪˈplɛks/ and the British form is /trɪˈplɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.