How Do You Spell TREBLES?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɛbə͡lz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "trebles" can be a bit confusing due to the silent letter "b". The correct pronunciation is /ˈtrɛbəlz/, where the "e" in the first syllable is pronounced like the "e" in "let" and the "b" is silent. "Trebles" is the plural form of the word "treble", which refers to the highest part in a musical composition, often sung by a soprano. It can also refer to an increase by three times, as in "the company's profits trebled this year".

TREBLES Meaning and Definition

  1. Trebles is a noun that refers to the plural form of the word "treble," which has several different meanings depending on the context.

    In the musical context, trebles are the highest-pitched voices or instruments in a choir or musical ensemble. They typically represent the female voices or the highest register in male voices. The term can also be used to refer to the highest string set on a musical instrument, such as the treble strings on a guitar or piano.

    In sports, trebles may refer to a type of bet where the bettor selects three different outcomes or winners in three separate events. This type of bet is commonly found in sports like horse racing, where punters can choose which horses they believe will win in three different races.

    Trebles can also refer to a type of musical notation. In sheet music, trebles are symbols placed at the beginning of a line to indicate that the notes should be played or sung an octave higher than written.

    Furthermore, trebles can also be used as a verb in certain contexts, meaning to triple or increase by three times. This usage is less common, particularly in comparison to its noun form.

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Etymology of TREBLES

The word "trebles" has its origins in the Middle English word "treble", which is derived from the Old French word "treble" meaning "threefold". This Old French term itself comes from the Latin word "triplum", which also conveys the concept of something being in threes. Over time, "treble" evolved to "trebles" to refer to multiple instances of the higher pitched part in music or the higher set of strings on a musical instrument, such as the treble clef in sheet music or the treble strings on a guitar.

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Conjugate verb Trebles

CONDITIONAL

I would treble
we would treble
you would treble
he/she/it would treble
they would treble

FUTURE

I will treble
we will treble
you will treble
he/she/it will treble
they will treble

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have trebled
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PAST

I trebled
we trebled
you trebled
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they trebled

PAST PERFECT

I had trebled
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you had trebled
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they had trebled

PRESENT

I treble
we treble
you treble
he/she/it trebles
they treble

PRESENT PERFECT

I have trebled
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I am trebling
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I would have trebled
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