How to pronounce trisect
Say it like TRY-sekt. Trisect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- sekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trisect 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.
- sektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of trisect
American and British speakers say trisect in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌsɛkt/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌsɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-sekt.
What does trisect mean?
- Trisected; divided into three.
- to cut into three pieces
- to divide a quantity, angle etc into three equal parts
Questions about saying trisect
How do you pronounce trisect?
Say TRY-sekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌsɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌsɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trisect?
Trisect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · sekt.
Do Americans and Brits say trisect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌsɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌsɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.