How to pronounce tritave
Say it like TRY-tayv. Tritave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- tayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tritave 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.
- tayvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tritave
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRY-tayv.
What does tritave mean?
- An interval with a frequency ratio of 3:1, usually in the context of the Bohlen–Pierce scale where it replaces the octave.
Where does tritave come from?
Blend of tri- + octave.
Questions about saying tritave
How do you pronounce tritave?
Say TRY-tayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪteɪv/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪteɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tritave?
Tritave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · tayv.
Is tritave pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtraɪteɪv/ (TRY-tayv).