Start with the 'tr' sound by placing your tongue close to the roof of your mouth and pushing air forward.
Move to the 'ai' sound, like in 'eye', with a wider open mouth.
End with the 'umph': lightly close your lips for 'm' and release slightly for the 'f' sound.
try-umph (extra syllable)
tree-umph (incorrect vowel)
trium-ph (incorrect division)
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try-umph (extra syllable)
tree-umph (incorrect vowel)
trium-ph (incorrect division)
Stress the first syllable: TRI-umph.
It has two syllables: 'tri-umph'.
Focus on combining the end of 'trai' directly into 'umph' without a pause.
A great victory or achievement.
/traɪˈʌmfənt/
Feeling or expressing jubilation after a victory.
/traɪˈʌmfəntli/
In a way that shows great happiness and joy after a success.
/ˈtraɪəmfs/
Plural of triumph, meaning many victories.
'Triumphant' has an extra syllable 'fa'
'Triumphantly' has extra syllables 'fa' and 'ly'
'Triumphs' ends in the 's' sound for plural form
Remember to place emphasis on the first syllable to sound more natural.
Practice blending sounds to prevent adding unnecessary syllables when pronouncing.
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