How to pronounce tetraeteris
Say it like tet-ruh-ED-uh-rus. Tetraeteris has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ED).
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- tet
- ruh
- ED
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetraeteris 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.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tetraeteris
American and British speakers say tetraeteris in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛtrəˈɛdərəs/ in the US and /ˌtɛtrəˈɛtərɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tet-ruh-ET-uh-ris.
What does tetraeteris mean?
- Synonym of quadrennium: A four-year period, particularly (historical) those used in ancient Egyptian and Greek astronomical calculations.
Questions about saying tetraeteris
How do you pronounce tetraeteris?
Say tet-ruh-ED-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəˈɛdərəs/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəˈɛtərɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetraeteris?
Tetraeteris has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ED). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · ED · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say tetraeteris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛtrəˈɛdərəs/ and the British form is /ˌtɛtrəˈɛtərɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.