Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

triple time

/ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables: triple -time
IPA: /ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented.

Uncountable

noun

A rate of pay that is three times the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty).

Uncountable

Etymology

From triple + time (“measure, tempo”).

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

double time half-time

Questions

How do you pronounce triple time?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/.
What does triple time mean?: A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented.
Where does triple time come from?: From triple + time (“measure, tempo”).

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