How to pronounce tetragon
Say it like TET-ruh-gon. Tetragon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- ruh
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetragon 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tetragon
American and British speakers say tetragon in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛtrəɡɑn/ in the US and /ˈtɛtrəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TET-ruh-gun.
What does tetragon mean?
- Synonym of quadrilateral (“a polygon with four sides”).
- An aspect of two planets with regard to the Earth when they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or a quarter-circle.
Questions about saying tetragon
How do you pronounce tetragon?
Say TET-ruh-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtrəɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetragon?
Tetragon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · ruh · gon.
Do Americans and Brits say tetragon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛtrəɡɑn/ and the British form is /ˈtɛtrəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.