How to pronounce triumvir
Say it like try-UHM-ver. Triumvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM).
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- try
- UHM
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triumvir 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triumvir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: try-UHM-vuh.
What does triumvir mean?
- One member of a triumvirate.
Where does triumvir come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin triumvir.
Questions about saying triumvir
How do you pronounce triumvir?
Say try-UHM-ver. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈʌmvər/. In British English it is /traɪˈʌmvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triumvir?
Triumvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHM). Broken into parts: try · UHM · ver.
Is triumvir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /traɪˈʌmvə/ (try-UHM-vuh).