How to pronounce trivial
Say it like TRIV-ee-ul. Trivial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV).
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- TRIV
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trivial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trivial
American and British speakers say trivial in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪviəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɪviəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIV-ee-ul.
What does trivial mean?
- (informal) small and of little importance“a fiddling sum of money”“a footling gesture”
- of little substance or significance“a few superficial editorial changes”“only trivial objections”
- concerned with trivialities“a trivial young woman”“a trivial mind”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trivial
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Questions about saying trivial
How do you pronounce trivial?
Say TRIV-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪviəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trivial?
Trivial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV). Broken into parts: TRIV · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say trivial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪviəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪviəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.