How to pronounce triune
Say it like TRY-yoon. Triune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- yoon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- yoonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of triune
American and British speakers say triune in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌjun/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-yoon.
What does triune mean?
- Both trine and one at the same time.“Christians believe in a triune God, meaning that he is three hypostases in perfect unity.”
- Of an artistic or literary work composed of three parts united by a single theme.
Where does triune come from?
Borrowed from New Latin triūnus.
Questions about saying triune
How do you pronounce triune?
Say TRY-yoon. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌjun/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triune?
Triune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · yoon.
Do Americans and Brits say triune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌjun/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.