How to Pronounce Trellis

To pronounce "trellis", say TRELL-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹɛlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɹɛlɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trellis”

"trellis" has 2 syllables: trell-is. It rhymes with zealous and overzealous, if that helps it stick.

What does trellis mean?

noun

  1. An outdoor garden frame that can be used for partitioning a common area.
  2. An outdoor garden frame that can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants.

verb

  1. To train or arrange (plants) so that they grow against a trellis.

    “to trellis vines”

Synonyms

treillage

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Words that rhyme with trellis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealousoverzealousjealouspelissefelisfellasbruxellesbelliscelishelicedellisantonellis

Related words

treillageespalierlatticepergolapergulaterraceworkterracingtreviss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trellis"?▾

"Trellis" has 2 syllables: trell · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "trellis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trellis" is /ˈtɹɛlɪs/.

What does "trellis" mean?▾

Trellis: An outdoor garden frame that can be used for partitioning a common area.

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