How to pronounce tergocentral
Say it like tur-goh-SEN-trul. Tergocentral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- tur
- goh
- SEN
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tergocentral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tergocentral
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tur-goh-SEN-trul.
What does tergocentral mean?
- Of setae: located centrally on the dorsal side of an insect's body segment.
Where does tergocentral come from?
Latin tergum + central
Words that rhyme with tergocentral
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Questions about saying tergocentral
How do you pronounce tergocentral?
Say tur-goh-SEN-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɝɡoʊˈsɛntrəl/. In British English it is /ˌtɜːɡəʊˈsɛntrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tergocentral?
Tergocentral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: tur · goh · SEN · trul.
Is tergocentral 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 /ˌtɜːɡəʊˈsɛntrəl/ (tur-goh-SEN-trul).