How to pronounce triplicate
Say it like TRIP-lih-kut. Triplicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIP).
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- TRIP
- lih
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triplicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triplicate
American and British speakers say triplicate in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪplɪkət/ in the US and /ˈtrɪplɪkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIP-lih-kut.
What does triplicate mean?
- Made thrice as much; threefold; tripled.
- The making of three identical copies of something.
- Each of a set of three identical objects or copies.
- To make three identical copies of something.
- To triple.
Where does triplicate come from?
Early 15th century. From Latin triplicātus, perfect passive participle of triplicō (“to triple”) (see -ate), from tri- (“three”) + plicō (“to fold”).
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Questions about saying triplicate
How do you pronounce triplicate?
Say TRIP-lih-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪplɪkət/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪplɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triplicate?
Triplicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIP). Broken into parts: TRIP · lih · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say triplicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪplɪkət/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪplɪkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.