Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

à trois

/ɑ ˈtɹwɑ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.75 in modern English

Syllables
a trois
IPA
/ɑ ˈtɹwɑ/
5
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

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Etymology

Borrowed from French à trois.

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɑ ˈtɹwɑ/

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How do you pronounce à trois?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɑ ˈtɹwɑ/.
What does à trois mean?
For or between three parties. Often used in reference to alliances.
Where does à trois come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce à trois

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