How to pronounce laterigrade
Say it like LAD-uh-rih-grayd. Laterigrade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD).
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- LAD
- uh
- rih
- grayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laterigrade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- graydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of laterigrade
American and British speakers say laterigrade in essentially the same way: /ˈlædərɪˌɡreɪd/ in the US and /ˈlædərɪˌɡreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAD-uh-rih-grayd.
What does laterigrade mean?
- Having a mode of locomotion involving sideways movement.
Where does laterigrade come from?
From Latin latus (stem later-) + -grade (“way of walking”).
Questions about saying laterigrade
How do you pronounce laterigrade?
Say LAD-uh-rih-grayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlædərɪˌɡreɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlædərɪˌɡreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laterigrade?
Laterigrade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD). Broken into parts: LAD · uh · rih · grayd.
Do Americans and Brits say laterigrade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlædərɪˌɡreɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlædərɪˌɡreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.