How to pronounce tectum
Say it like TEK-tum. Tectum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɛktəm/TEK-tum
UK British/ˈtɛktəm/TEK-tum
- TEK
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tectum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tectum
American and British speakers say tectum in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛktəm/ in the US and /ˈtɛktəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-tum.
What does tectum mean?
noun
- The dorsal portion of the midbrain of vertebrates; in mammals, containing the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus
- The interconnected outer surface of a spore.
Questions about saying tectum
How do you pronounce tectum?
Say TEK-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛktəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɛktəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tectum?
Tectum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say tectum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛktəm/ and the British form is /ˈtɛktəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.