How to Pronounce Trifoliate

To pronounce "trifoliate", say TRIF-ol-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

trifoliate

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trifoliate”

"trifoliate" has 4 syllables: trif-ol-iat-e. It rhymes with defoliate, if that helps it stick.

What does trifoliate mean?

noun

  1. A trifoliate plant

adjective

  1. Having or comprising three leaves, or (loosely) trifoliolate (with three leaflets) or having leaves with three parts, as the clover plant.
  2. Comprising, abounding with, or featuring trefoils.

Words that rhyme with trifoliate

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defoliate

Related words

trifoliatedtrifoliolatecompoundtriphylloustrifloroustrifarioustriternatetergeminate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trifoliate"?▾

"Trifoliate" has 4 syllables: trif · ol · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "trifoliate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trifoliate" is /tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/.

What does "trifoliate" mean?▾

Trifoliate: A trifoliate plant

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