How to pronounce fetuses
Say it like FEE-tuh-siz. Fetuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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US American/ˈfitəsɪz/FEE-tuh-siz
UK British/ˈfiːtəsɪz/FEE-tuh-siz
- FEE
- tuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetuses 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fetuses
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FEE-tuh-siz.
What does fetuses mean?
noun
- plural of fetus How to pronounce fetus
Questions about saying fetuses
How do you pronounce fetuses?
Say FEE-tuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfitəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfiːtəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetuses?
Fetuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · tuh · siz.
Is fetuses 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 /ˈfiːtəsɪz/ (FEE-tuh-siz).