How to Pronounce "trimester"
word
tɹaɪˈmɛstɝ
try-MES-ter
tɹˈaɪmɛstɐ
try-MES-tuh
Definition
A period of three months, often used to describe a term in school or one of the three stages of pregnancy.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɹaɪˈmɛstɝ
British English
tɹˈaɪmɛstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
try-MES-ter
UK
try-MES-tuh
Listen in Context
The first trimester of pregnancy is often the most difficult.
Our school year is divided into three trimesters.
She has exams at the end of each trimester.
He felt a lot better once the second trimester started.