How to pronounce terebrate
Say it like TER-ih-brut. Terebrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrɪbrət/TER-ih-brut
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- TER
- ih
- brut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terebrate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- brutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does terebrate mean?
adjective
- Provided with a borer.
- To bore or perforate.
Where does terebrate come from?
From Latin terebratus, past participle of terebrare.
Questions about saying terebrate
How do you pronounce terebrate?
Say TER-ih-brut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrɪbrət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terebrate?
Terebrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · ih · brut.