How to pronounce tergite
Say it like TUR-jyte. Tergite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- jyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tergite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tergite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-jyte.
What does tergite mean?
- The dorsal portion of an articulate animal's arthromere or somite.
Where does tergite come from?
From Latin tergum (“back(side)”), + -ite.
Questions about saying tergite
How do you pronounce tergite?
Say TUR-jyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝdʒaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːdʒaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tergite?
Tergite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · jyte.
Is tergite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːdʒaɪt/ (TUR-jyte).