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trio
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one (nou) a musical composition for three performers (nou) three performers or singers who perform together (nou) a set of three similar things considered as a unit (nou) three people considered as a unit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtriːəʊ
Examples:
The form of the third movement is a ternary scherzo and trio.
The piccolo part is quite important in the third playing of the trio.
The third movement is in ternary form, consisting of a scherzo and trio.
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Common mistakes of trio pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tri-O". The correct stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /ˈtri.oʊ/ in US and /ˈtri.əʊ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "tri" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "trio" with a long "i" sound, saying "tree-oh". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound, as in /ˈtri.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈtri.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "tri" quickly to maintain the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "o": A common mistake is to overly stress the "o" in "trio", leading to a drawn-out sound like "trioh". The correct pronunciation has a quick, soft "o" sound. Tip: Keep the "o" brief and light.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "tri-yo". The correct form has only two syllables: /ˈtri.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈtri.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Say it as one fluid word to avoid adding extra syllables.
- Mispronouncing the ending: It's common for some to pronounce the ending as "trios", making it sound plural. The correct pronunciation is singular: /ˈtri.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈtri.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "trio" refers to a group of three, keeping it singular.