How to Pronounce Triennial

To pronounce "triennial", say TRIENN-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “triennial”

"triennial" has 2 syllables: trienn-ial. It rhymes with perennial and biennial, if that helps it stick.

What does triennial mean?

noun

  1. A third anniversary.
  2. A plant that requires three years to complete its life-cycle.

adjective

  1. Happening every three years.

    “triennial elections”

  2. Lasting for three years.

    “triennial parliaments; a triennial reign”

Synonyms

trieterical

Words that rhyme with triennial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perennialbiennialpenialbicentennialquadrennialdecennialcentennialmillennial

Related words

tercentennialtercentenarybiennialquarterlytrienniumtripletripartitetrilateral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "triennial"?▾

"Triennial" has 2 syllables: trienn · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "triennial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "triennial" is /tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/.

What does "triennial" mean?▾

Triennial: A third anniversary.

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