How to pronounce cerastes
Say it like suh-RAS-teez. Cerastes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS).
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US American/səˈræstiz/suh-RAS-teez
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- suh
- RAS
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerastes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does cerastes mean?
noun
- A very flexible horned serpent in Greek legend, said to have no spine and to hide its head in the sand awaiting prey.
Questions about saying cerastes
How do you pronounce cerastes?
Say suh-RAS-teez. The American pronunciation is /səˈræstiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerastes?
Cerastes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS). Broken into parts: suh · RAS · teez.