How to pronounce testes
Say it like TES-teez. Testes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testes 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.
- teezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of testes
American and British speakers say testes in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛˌstiz/ in the US and /ˈtɛstiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-teez.
What does testes mean?
- plural of testis
- plural of teste How to pronounce teste
Questions about saying testes
How do you pronounce testes?
Say TES-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛˌstiz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testes?
Testes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say testes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛˌstiz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.