How to pronounce cathetus
Say it like KATH-ih-tus. Cathetus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH).
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US American/ˈkæθɪtəs/KATH-ih-tus
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- KATH
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathetus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cathetus mean?
noun
- A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.
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Questions about saying cathetus
How do you pronounce cathetus?
Say KATH-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæθɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathetus?
Cathetus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH). Broken into parts: KATH · ih · tus.