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How to pronounce triangle

triangle
/ˈtraɪæŋgəl/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Triangle, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

A triangle has three corners and is triangular.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce triangle?

Triangle is pronounced /ˈtraɪæŋgəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in triangle?

Triangle has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in triangle?

The first syllable: /ˈtraɪæŋgəl/.

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