Pronunciation

How to pronounce “triumphant

“triumphant” is pronounced /tɹaɪʌmfənt/ — 2 syllables.
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triumphant

/tɹaɪʌmfənt/

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3 syllables. Stress the 'ʌmf' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day

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