How to Pronounce Triage

To pronounce "triage", say TRIAG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “triage”

"triage" has 2 syllables: triag-e.

What does triage mean?

noun

  1. Assessment or sorting according to quality.
  2. The process of sorting patients so as to determine the order in which they will be treated (for example, by assigning precedence according to the urgency of illness or injury).

verb

  1. To assess or sort according to quality or some other aspect.

Related words

sortationsortsortingcategorizeclassifyclassificationprioritizationgrading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "triage"?▾

"Triage" has 2 syllables: triag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "triage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "triage" is /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/.

What does "triage" mean?▾

Triage: Assessment or sorting according to quality.

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