How to pronounce testa
Say it like TES-tuh. Testa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testa 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of testa
American and British speakers say testa in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstə/ in the US and /ˈtɛstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tuh.
What does testa mean?
- A seed coat.“The testa develops from the tissue, the integument, originally surrounding the ovule.”
- The external calciferous shell, or endoskeleton, of an echinoderm; the test.
Where does testa come from?
Borrowed from Latin testa.
Words that rhyme with testa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of testa.
Questions about saying testa
How do you pronounce testa?
Say TES-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstə/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testa?
Testa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say testa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstə/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.