How to pronounce triticum
Say it like TRIT-ih-kum. Triticum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIT).
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- TRIT
- ih
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triticum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triticum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRIT-ih-kum.
What does triticum mean?
- A plant of the genus Triticum (wheat and related cereals).
Where does triticum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin trīticum.
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Questions about saying triticum
How do you pronounce triticum?
Say TRIT-ih-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪtɪkəm/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪtɪkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triticum?
Triticum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIT). Broken into parts: TRIT · ih · kum.
Is triticum 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 /ˈtrɪtɪkəm/ (TRIT-ih-kum).