How to pronounce tripus
Say it like TRY-pus. Tripus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tripus 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.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tripus
American and British speakers say tripus in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪpəs/ in the US and /ˈtraɪpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-pus.
What does tripus mean?
- The hindmost Weberian ossicle of the Weberian apparatus, touching the anterior wall of the swimbladder and connected by a dense, elongate ligament to the intercalarium.
Where does tripus come from?
In the sense associated with Cambridge University, the Tripus is named after the three-legged stool on which he sat during the degree-awarding ceremony.
Questions about saying tripus
How do you pronounce tripus?
Say TRY-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪpəs/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tripus?
Tripus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · pus.
Do Americans and Brits say tripus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪpəs/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.