trice

How to Split "trice" into Syllables

The word trice is divided into 2 syllables: tri·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• tri — 1st syllable
• ce — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of trice:

• IPA: /tɹaɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. trice (third-person singular simple present trices, present participle tricing, simple past and past participle triced)
2. Now only in the phrase in a trice: a very short time; the blink of an eye, an instant, a moment.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English trīcen, trice, trise (“to pull or push; to snatch away; to steal”), from Middle Dutch trīsen (“to hoist”) (modern Dutch trijsen) or Middle Low German trissen (“to trice the spritsail”); further etymology uncertain. The word is cognate with Danish trisse, tridse (“to haul with a pulley”), Low German trissen, tryssen, drisen, drysen (“to wind up, trice”), German trissen, triezen (“to annoy or torment”). From Middle English trīce, trise, in the phrase ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down trice into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare trice with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
trice	2	tri·ce
Tiresias	3	ti-re-sias
truss	1	truss
truck	1	truck
theatrics's	2	thea-trics's

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to trice:

trig, trim, trio, trip, triad, trial, tribe, trick.