How to pronounce baetylus
Say it like BEE-tuh-lus. Baetylus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- tuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baetylus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baetylus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BEE-tuh-lus.
What does baetylus mean?
- Alternative form of baetyl (“sacred stone”).
Questions about saying baetylus
How do you pronounce baetylus?
Say BEE-tuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitələs/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baetylus?
Baetylus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · tuh · lus.
Is baetylus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbiːtələs/ (BEE-tuh-lus).