How to pronounce triste
Say it like TRIST. Triste is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triste pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of triste
American and British speakers say triste in essentially the same way: /trɪst/ in the US and /trɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIST.
What does triste mean?
- Sad; sorrowful; gloomy.
Where does triste come from?
Inherited from Middle English trist, triste (-e form is less common), borrowed from Old French trist, triste, from Latin trīstis (“sad, sorrowful”).
Words that rhyme with triste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triste.
Words that sound like triste
Questions about saying triste
How do you pronounce triste?
Say TRIST. The American pronunciation is /trɪst/. In British English it is /trɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triste?
Triste is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRIST.
Do Americans and Brits say triste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɪst/ and the British form is /trɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as triste?
Triste sounds the same as tryst in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.