How to pronounce tetrachromacy
Say it like tet-ruh-KROH-muh-see. Tetrachromacy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH).
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- tet
- ruh
- KROH
- muh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrachromacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrachromacy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tet-ruh-KROH-muh-see.
What does tetrachromacy mean?
- The quality of having four independent channels for conveying color information in the eye.
Where does tetrachromacy come from?
From tetra- + chromo- + -acy.
Words that rhyme with tetrachromacy
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Questions about saying tetrachromacy
How do you pronounce tetrachromacy?
Say tet-ruh-KROH-muh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəˈkroʊməsi/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəˈkrəʊməsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrachromacy?
Tetrachromacy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · KROH · muh · see.
Is tetrachromacy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtɛtrəˈkrəʊməsi/ (tet-ruh-KROH-muh-see).