How to Pronounce "tri"
word
ˈtɹaɪ
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tɹaɪ
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Definition
"Tri" is a combining form or prefix meaning 'three', often used in words like "triangle" (three angles) or "tricycle" (three wheels). It can also refer informally to a group of three people, especially in music (short for "trio").
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪ
British English
tɹaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
A trilogy is a story told in tri parts.
We call ourselves "The Tri" because there are three of us in the band.
My bike is a tricycle with tri wheels.
A triangle has tri sides and tri angles.