How to pronounce testatrix
Say it like teh-STAY-triks. Testatrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
- teh
- STAY
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testatrix 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.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of testatrix
American and British speakers say testatrix in essentially the same way: /tɛˈsteɪtrɪks/ in the US and /tɛˈsteɪtrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-STAY-triks.
What does testatrix mean?
- A female testator.
Where does testatrix come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin testātrīx.
Words that rhyme with testatrix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of testatrix.
Questions about saying testatrix
How do you pronounce testatrix?
Say teh-STAY-triks. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈsteɪtrɪks/. In British English it is /tɛˈsteɪtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testatrix?
Testatrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: teh · STAY · triks.
Do Americans and Brits say testatrix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈsteɪtrɪks/ and the British form is /tɛˈsteɪtrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.