How to pronounce testaceous
Say it like teh-STAY-shus. Testaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- teh
- STAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of testaceous
American and British speakers say testaceous in essentially the same way: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/ in the US and /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-STAY-shus.
What does testaceous mean?
- Having a shell, especially one which is not articulated.
- Of a dull orange or brownish color, like brick.
Where does testaceous come from?
From Latin testāceus.
Words that rhyme with testaceous
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Questions about saying testaceous
How do you pronounce testaceous?
Say teh-STAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/. In British English it is /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testaceous?
Testaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: teh · STAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say testaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/ and the British form is /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.