How to pronounce trivet
Say it like TRIV-it. Trivet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV).
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- TRIV
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trivet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trivet
American and British speakers say trivet in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪvɪt/ in the US and /ˈtrɪvɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIV-it.
What does trivet mean?
- A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.
- A stand, sometimes with short, stumpy feet, or a mat used to support hot dishes and protect a table; a coaster.
- A weaver's knife used to cut out the wire that was used to form a pile.
Where does trivet come from?
From Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, borrowed from Latin tripēs, tripedis (“tripod”).
Words that rhyme with trivet
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Questions about saying trivet
How do you pronounce trivet?
Say TRIV-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪvɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trivet?
Trivet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV). Broken into parts: TRIV · it.
Do Americans and Brits say trivet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪvɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪvɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.