How to pronounce triplicity
Say it like trih-PLIS-ih-tee. Triplicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS).
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- trih
- PLIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triplicity 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.
- PLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of triplicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: trih-PLIS-ih-tee.
What does triplicity mean?
- The quality or state of being triple or threefold; trebleness.
- The division of the twelve signs according to the four elements.
Where does triplicity come from?
From triplic(ate) + -ity, from Latin triplicitas, from Latin triplex, triplicis (“threefold”).
Words that rhyme with triplicity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triplicity.
Questions about saying triplicity
How do you pronounce triplicity?
Say trih-PLIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /trɪˈplɪsɪti/. In British English it is /trɪˈplɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triplicity?
Triplicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS). Broken into parts: trih · PLIS · ih · tee.
Is triplicity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /trɪˈplɪsɪti/ (trih-PLIS-ih-tee).