How to pronounce tetartoid
Say it like TET-air-toyd. Tetartoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- air
- toyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetartoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- airKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- toydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of tetartoid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TET-at-oyd.
What does tetartoid mean?
- A crystal of a certain symmetry class with 12 congruent irregular pentagonal faces.
Questions about saying tetartoid
How do you pronounce tetartoid?
Say TET-air-toyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtærtɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtætɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetartoid?
Tetartoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · air · toyd.
Is tetartoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛtætɔɪd/ (TET-at-oyd).