How to pronounce trivalent
Say it like try-VAY-lunt. Trivalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- try
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trivalent 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trivalent
American and British speakers say trivalent in essentially the same way: /traɪˈveɪlənt/ in the US and /traɪˈveɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-VAY-lunt.
What does trivalent mean?
- Having a valence of three.
- Protecting against three different (usually flu) viruses.
- Any trivalent chromosome
Where does trivalent come from?
From tri- + -valent.
Words that rhyme with trivalent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trivalent.
Questions about saying trivalent
How do you pronounce trivalent?
Say try-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /traɪˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trivalent?
Trivalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: try · VAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say trivalent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈveɪlənt/ and the British form is /traɪˈveɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.