How to Pronounce Trimeter

To pronounce "trimeter", say TRIM-et-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹaɪmɪtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɹaɪmɪtə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trimeter”

"trimeter" has 3 syllables: trim-et-er. It rhymes with cimeter and simitar, if that helps it stick.

What does trimeter mean?

noun

  1. A line in a poem having three metrical feet.
  2. A poetic metre in which each line has three feet.

Words that rhyme with trimeter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cimetersimitardimeter

Related words

iambicanapestictrimetretetrametertripodytetrametredimeterpentameter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trimeter"?▾

"Trimeter" has 3 syllables: trim · et · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "trimeter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trimeter" is /ˈtɹaɪmɪtə(ɹ)/.

What does "trimeter" mean?▾

Trimeter: A line in a poem having three metrical feet.

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