Definition

A set of three letters that appear together in a word, often representing a single sound or combination of sounds.

Example

In the word 'through', the letters 'ough' form a trigraph.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about a trigraph?

Yeah, I think it's a combination of three letters, right?

Exactly! Like when you see 'sch' in words such as 'school'.

That's interesting! I never realized how common some trigraphs are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trigraph → It is formed from 'tri-' (meaning three) and 'graph' (from Greek 'grapho', meaning to write). A trigraph refers to a group of three letters that together represent a single sound in a word.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tri-') letters that 'write' ('graph') a single sound together — that's what a trigraph is.

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