How to pronounce tetradifon
Say it like teh-truh-DY-fon. Tetradifon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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- teh
- truh
- DY
- fon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetradifon 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tetradifon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: teh-truh-DY-fon.
What does tetradifon mean?
- An insecticide, 1,2,4-trichloro-5-(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonylbenzene.
Questions about saying tetradifon
How do you pronounce tetradifon?
Say teh-truh-DY-fon. The American pronunciation is /tɛtrəˈdaɪfɑn/. In British English it is /tɛtrəˈdaɪfɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetradifon?
Tetradifon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: teh · truh · DY · fon.
Is tetradifon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɛtrəˈdaɪfɒn/ (teh-truh-DY-fon).