How to pronounce trisyllabic
Say it like try-sih-LAB-ik. Trisyllabic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAB).
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- try
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trisyllabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trisyllabic
American and British speakers say trisyllabic in essentially the same way: /ˌtraɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the US and /ˌtraɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-sih-LAB-ik.
What does trisyllabic mean?
- having three syllables
- a word comprising three syllables
Where does trisyllabic come from?
From tri- + syllabic.
Words that rhyme with trisyllabic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trisyllabic.
Questions about saying trisyllabic
How do you pronounce trisyllabic?
Say try-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtraɪsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtraɪsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trisyllabic?
Trisyllabic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAB). Broken into parts: try · sih · LAB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say trisyllabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtraɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ and the British form is /ˌtraɪsɪˈlæbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.