How to pronounce tromino
Say it like TROM-uh-noh. Tromino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROM).
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- TROM
- uh
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tromino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tromino
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROM-ih-noh.
What does tromino mean?
- A polyomino consisting of three squares connected edge-to-edge.
Where does tromino come from?
From tr(i)- + -omino.
Words that rhyme with tromino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tromino.
Questions about saying tromino
How do you pronounce tromino?
Say TROM-uh-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑməˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒmɪnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tromino?
Tromino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROM). Broken into parts: TROM · uh · noh.
Is tromino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtrɒmɪnəʊ/ (TROM-ih-noh).