How to Pronounce "trifecta"
word
tɹaɪˈfɛktə
try-FEK-tuh
tɹaɪˈfɛktə
try-FEK-tuh
Definition
A trifecta originally refers to a type of bet in horse racing where you pick the top three winners in order. It is now commonly used to describe any situation with three big successes or achievements together.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɹaɪˈfɛktə
British English
tɹaɪˈfɛktə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
try-FEK-tuh
UK
try-FEK-tuh
Listen in Context
He won a trifecta at the horse races.
The restaurant received a trifecta of awards this year.
Getting a job, a car, and a new apartment was his personal trifecta.
Scoring a trifecta at work—promotion, bonus, and recognition—all in one week is rare.