How to pronounce terebrant
Say it like TER-uh-brunt. Terebrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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- TER
- uh
- brunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terebrant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bruntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of terebrant
American and British speakers say terebrant in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛrəbrənt/ in the US and /ˈtɛrəbrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TER-uh-brunt.
What does terebrant mean?
- Of an insect: that bores holes; specifically, of the suborder Terebrantia of thrips which bore using their ovipositors.
- Of pain: resembling the sensation of being bored into or pierced.
- An insect that bores (“makes holes”); a borer; specifically, one belonging to the Terebrantia suborder of thrips which bore using their ovipositors.
Where does terebrant come from?
The noun is either derived from the adjective, or is a back-formation from Terebrantia (“suborder of thrips”).
Questions about saying terebrant
How do you pronounce terebrant?
Say TER-uh-brunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrəbrənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛrəbrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terebrant?
Terebrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · uh · brunt.
Do Americans and Brits say terebrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛrəbrənt/ and the British form is /ˈtɛrəbrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.