How to pronounce trite
Say it like TRYTE. Trite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of trite
American and British speakers say trite in essentially the same way: /traɪt/ in the US and /traɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRYTE.
What does trite mean?
- used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
- So well established as to be beyond debate: trite law.
- A denomination of coinage in ancient Greece equivalent to one third of a stater.
- In Ancient Greek musical theory, the lower-pitched of the two movable notes in the farther tetrachord on a lyre, pitched lower than the paranete and higher than the paramese.
Where does trite come from?
From Latin trītus (“worn out”), perfect passive participle of terō (“to wear away, wear out”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trite.
Questions about saying trite
How do you pronounce trite?
Say TRYTE. The American pronunciation is /traɪt/. In British English it is /traɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trite?
Trite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say trite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪt/ and the British form is /traɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.