How to pronounce triumphal
Say it like try-UHM-ful. Triumphal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM).
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- try
- UHM
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triumphal 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.
- UHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triumphal
American and British speakers say triumphal in essentially the same way: /traɪˈʌmfəl/ in the US and /traɪˈʌmfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-UHM-ful.
What does triumphal mean?
- Of, relating to, or being a triumph.
- That celebrates or commemorates a triumph or victory.
Where does triumphal come from?
From Middle English triumphal, triumphall, tryumphal, from Latin triumphālis and Old French trionfal, triumphal.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying triumphal
How do you pronounce triumphal?
Say try-UHM-ful. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈʌmfəl/. In British English it is /traɪˈʌmfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triumphal?
Triumphal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM). Broken into parts: try · UHM · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say triumphal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈʌmfəl/ and the British form is /traɪˈʌmfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.