How to pronounce trisector
Say it like TRY-sek-ter. Trisector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- sek
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trisector 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.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trisector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRY-sek-tuh.
What does trisector mean?
- A line or curve that trisects something.
- Someone who believes to have found a way to construct an angle one-third the size of an arbitrary angle using only an unmarked straightedge and compass (this is known to be impossible; see Angle trisection § Proof of impossibility on WikipediaWikipedia ).
Where does trisector come from?
From trisect + -or.
Questions about saying trisector
How do you pronounce trisector?
Say TRY-sek-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌsɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌsɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trisector?
Trisector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · sek · ter.
Is trisector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtraɪˌsɛktə/ (TRY-sek-tuh).