Trisyllable

usgb/traɪˈsɪləbl/
noun

A word or term with three syllables.

The word 'beautiful' is a trisyllable.
Visual representation of "trisyllable" - A word or term with three syllables

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Pronunciation Practice

Break down trisyllables into individual syllables to improve your pronunciation and understanding.

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Say 'beau-ti-ful' slowly, focusing on each syllable.
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Counting Syllables

Clap your hands to each syllable in a trisyllable to identify and count them properly.

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Try clapping to 'mem-o-ra-ble' to find the three syllables.
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Stress Patterns

Learn which syllable is stressed in trisyllables, as it can change the word's meaning or category.

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In 'trisyllable', the first syllable is stressed: 'TRI-syl-lable'.
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