How to pronounce tesselated
Say it like TES-uh-lay-tid. Tesselated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- uh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tesselated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tesselated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TES-uh-lay-tid.
What does tesselated mean?
- Covered with pieces that are identically shaped.
- simple past and past participle of tesselate How to pronounce tesselate
Questions about saying tesselated
How do you pronounce tesselated?
Say TES-uh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛsəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛsəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tesselated?
Tesselated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · uh · lay · tid.
Is tesselated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtɛsəˌleɪtɪd/ (TES-uh-lay-tid).