How to pronounce triremes
Say it like TRY-reemz. Triremes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- reemz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triremes 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.
- reemzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of triremes
American and British speakers say triremes in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌrimz/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌriːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-reemz.
What does triremes mean?
- plural of trireme How to pronounce trireme
Questions about saying triremes
How do you pronounce triremes?
Say TRY-reemz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌrimz/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌriːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triremes?
Triremes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · reemz.
Do Americans and Brits say triremes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌrimz/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌriːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.