How to Pronounce Trifle

To pronounce "trifle", say TRIFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹaɪfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtɹaɪfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trifle”

"trifle" has 2 syllables: trifl-e. It rhymes with stifle and lifeful, if that helps it stick.

What does trifle mean?

noun

An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.
Anything that is of little importance or worth.

verb

To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.
“You must not trifle with her affections.”
To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.

Synonyms

bagatelle minor detail whiffle smidgen fritter wanton fiddle

Words that rhyme with trifle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stifle lifeful rifle nifle strifeful zweifel eiffel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trifle"?▾

"Trifle" has 2 syllables: trifl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "trifle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trifle" is /ˈtɹaɪfəl/.

What does "trifle" mean?▾

Trifle: An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.

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