How to pronounce tris
Say it like TRIS. Tris is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tris
American and British speakers say tris in essentially the same way: /trɪs/ in the US and /trɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIS.
What does tris mean?
- A flammable compound which forms a corrosive solution in water and is used as a buffer and emulsifying agent.
- A phosphoric acid ester C₉H₁₅Br₆O₄P formerly used to flameproof clothes and especially children's nightclothes until it was found to cause cancer in animals.
- plural of tri How to pronounce tri
Where does tris come from?
Abbreviation of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.
Words that rhyme with tris
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tris.
Questions about saying tris
How do you pronounce tris?
Say TRIS. The American pronunciation is /trɪs/. In British English it is /trɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tris?
Tris is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRIS.
Do Americans and Brits say tris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɪs/ and the British form is /trɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.