How to pronounce tritonal
Say it like try-TOH-nul. Tritonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- try
- TOH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tritonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tritonal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: try-TOH-nul.
What does tritonal mean?
- Having or involving three tones.
- A mixture of 80% TNT and 20% aluminium powder, used in several types of ordnance.
Where does tritonal come from?
From tri- + tonal.
Words that rhyme with tritonal
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Questions about saying tritonal
How do you pronounce tritonal?
Say try-TOH-nul. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈtoʊnəl/. In British English it is /traɪˈtəʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tritonal?
Tritonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: try · TOH · nul.
Is tritonal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /traɪˈtəʊnəl/ (try-TOH-nul).