How to Pronounce "trigonometry"
word
ˌtraɪɡəˈnɑːmətri
try-guh-NAH-muh-tree
tɹˌɪɡənˈɒmətɹi
tri-gun-OM-uh-tree
Definition
A branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, often using functions like sine, cosine, and tangent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtraɪɡəˈnɑːmətri
British English
tɹˌɪɡənˈɒmətɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
try-guh-NAH-muh-tree
UK
tri-gun-OM-uh-tree
Listen in Context
We are learning trigonometry in math class this week.
Trigonometry helps us find the height of a tree using angles.
He finds trigonometry difficult, but he practices every day.
Honestly, I never thought I'd use trigonometry after high school, but it came in handy for my job.