How to Pronounce "triad"
word
/ˈtɹaɪˌæd/
TRY-ad
/tɹˈaɪæd/
TRY-ad
Definition
A group or set of three things or people. In music, a triad is a chord made of three notes, and in historical contexts, it can refer to a Chinese criminal organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹaɪˌæd/
British English
/tɹˈaɪæd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY-ad
UK
TRY-ad
Listen in Context
A triad is a group of three related things.
In music, a triad is a chord with three notes.
They formed a triad to work on the project together.
The band played a jazz piece with a beautiful triad section.