How to pronounce triskelion
Say it like try-SKEL-ee-un. Triskelion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEL).
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- try
- SKEL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triskelion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SKELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triskelion
American and British speakers say triskelion in essentially the same way: /traɪˈskɛliən/ in the US and /traɪˈskɛliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-SKEL-ee-un.
What does triskelion mean?
- A figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry.“Sicily and the Isle of Man use triskelia as their emblems.”
Words that rhyme with triskelion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triskelion.
Questions about saying triskelion
How do you pronounce triskelion?
Say try-SKEL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈskɛliən/. In British English it is /traɪˈskɛliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triskelion?
Triskelion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEL). Broken into parts: try · SKEL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say triskelion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈskɛliən/ and the British form is /traɪˈskɛliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.