How to Pronounce Tryst

To pronounce "tryst", say TRYST — one syllable, IPA /tɹaɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/tɹaɪst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tryst”

"tryst" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with geist and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does tryst mean?

noun

  1. A prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.
  2. A mutual agreement, a covenant.

verb

  1. To make a tryst; to agree to meet at a place.
  2. To arrange or appoint (a meeting time etc.).

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Words that rhyme with tryst

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

geistmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedenticedpissedinsistresist

Related words

assignationrendezvousdatematchmakinghookupthrouplingmatchcuddlefest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tryst"?▾

"Tryst" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tryst"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tryst" is /tɹaɪst/.

What does "tryst" mean?▾

Tryst: A prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.

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