How to pronounce tristate
Say it like TRYCE-tayt. Tristate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRYCE).
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- TRYCE
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tristate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tristate
American and British speakers say tristate in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪsˌteɪt/ in the US and /ˈtraɪsˌteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRYCE-tayt.
What does tristate mean?
- Having, or pertaining to, three distinct states.“This tristate logic deals with true, false, and unknown values.”
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a region in the United States where three state borders come to a single point.“The event will be sponsored by several tristate businesses.”
- A variable, etc. that can take any of three distinct values.
- The area in some regions of the United States where three state borders come to a single point.“The Tristate is on alert after a rash of home burglaries.”
Where does tristate come from?
From tri- + state.
Questions about saying tristate
How do you pronounce tristate?
Say TRYCE-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪsˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪsˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tristate?
Tristate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRYCE). Broken into parts: TRYCE · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say tristate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪsˌteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪsˌteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.