How to pronounce tesselate
Say it like TES-uh-layt. Tesselate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tesselate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay 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.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tesselate
American and British speakers say tesselate in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛsəleɪt/ in the US and /ˈtɛsəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-uh-layt.
What does tesselate mean?
- Alternative spelling of tessellate.
Questions about saying tesselate
How do you pronounce tesselate?
Say TES-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛsəleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛsəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tesselate?
Tesselate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say tesselate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛsəleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtɛsəleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.