How to pronounce tessellate
Say it like TES-uh-layt. Tessellate 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
Tessellate 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 tessellate
American and British speakers say tessellate in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛsəleɪt/ in the US and /ˈtɛsəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-uh-layt.
What does tessellate mean?
- tessellated
- To cover with tiles or stones, as a mosaic; to tile.
- to cover a two-dimensional shape, such that multiple copies of itself placed edge to edge cover an area leaving no space between the shapes.“Regular hexagons tessellate.”
- To completely fill (an area) when multiple copies of one or more two-dimensional shapes are placed edge to edge.“It is possible to tessellate the plane with equilateral triangles and regular hexagons.”
Questions about saying tessellate
How do you pronounce tessellate?
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 tessellate?
Tessellate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say tessellate 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.