How to Pronounce "tristate"
word
ˈtɹaɪˌsteɪt
TRY-stayt
ˈtraɪˌsteɪt
TRY-stayt
Definition
'Tristate' describes something related to three states, often used for areas or regions where three U.S. states meet, or for electronic switches with three possible states.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪˌsteɪt
British English
ˈtraɪˌsteɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY-stayt
UK
TRY-stayt
Listen in Context
We live in the tristate area near New York.
The tristate switch can be on, off, or in a third position.
Many people travel to the tristate region for work.
Everybody says the best bagels in the tristate are in New Jersey.