How to pronounce trivia
Say it like TRIV-ee-uh. Trivia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV).
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- TRIV
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trivia 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trivia
American and British speakers say trivia in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪviə/ in the US and /ˈtrɪviə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIV-ee-uh.
What does trivia mean?
- Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information.
- A quiz game that involves obscure facts.“I joined the trivia club this semester!”
- plural of trivium How to pronounce trivium
Where does trivia come from?
From Latin trivia, plural of trivium (“place where three roads meet”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trivia
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Questions about saying trivia
How do you pronounce trivia?
Say TRIV-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪviə/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trivia?
Trivia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV). Broken into parts: TRIV · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say trivia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪviə/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪviə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.