How to Pronounce Trefoil

To pronounce "trefoil", say TREF-oil — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trefoil”

"trefoil" has 2 syllables: tref-oil.

What does trefoil mean?

noun

  1. Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.
  2. A symbol having the shape of such leaves, especially when used as an architectural ornament.

noun

  1. A knot formed by joining the two loose ends of a overhand knot to form a knotted loop; the simplest non-trivial knot.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trefoil"?▾

"Trefoil" has 2 syllables: tref · oil.

What is the IPA transcription of "trefoil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trefoil" is /ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/.

What does "trefoil" mean?▾

Trefoil: Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.

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