How to pronounce fetus
Say it like FEE-tus. Fetus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fetus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FEE-tus.
What does fetus mean?
- an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
Where does fetus come from?
A learned borrowing from Latin fētus (“offspring”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- foetus
Words that rhyme with fetus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fetus.
Questions about saying fetus
How do you pronounce fetus?
Say FEE-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfitəs/. In British English it is /ˈfiːtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetus?
Fetus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · tus.
Is fetus 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 /ˈfiːtəs/ (FEE-tus).