How to pronounce tetragonal
Say it like teh-TRAG-uh-nul. Tetragonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAG).
- teh
- TRAG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetragonal 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.
- TRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tetragonal
American and British speakers say tetragonal in essentially the same way: /tɛˈtræɡənəl/ in the US and /tɛˈtræɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-TRAG-uh-nul.
What does tetragonal mean?
- Having four sides, like a tetragon.
- Having two equal axes and one unequal, and all angles 90°.
Where does tetragonal come from?
From tetragon + -al.
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Words that rhyme with tetragonal
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Questions about saying tetragonal
How do you pronounce tetragonal?
Say teh-TRAG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈtræɡənəl/. In British English it is /tɛˈtræɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetragonal?
Tetragonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAG). Broken into parts: teh · TRAG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say tetragonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈtræɡənəl/ and the British form is /tɛˈtræɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.