How to pronounce tetrahedral
Say it like tet-ruh-HEE-drul. Tetrahedral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE).
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- tet
- ruh
- HEE
- drul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrahedral 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.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- drulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrahedral
American and British speakers say tetrahedral in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛtrəˈhidrəl/ in the US and /ˌtɛtrəˈhiːdrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tet-ruh-HEE-drul.
What does tetrahedral mean?
- Of, relating to, or having the shape of a tetrahedron.
Where does tetrahedral come from?
From tetra- + -hedral.
Words that rhyme with tetrahedral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tetrahedral.
Questions about saying tetrahedral
How do you pronounce tetrahedral?
Say tet-ruh-HEE-drul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəˈhidrəl/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəˈhiːdrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrahedral?
Tetrahedral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · HEE · drul.
Do Americans and Brits say tetrahedral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛtrəˈhidrəl/ and the British form is /ˌtɛtrəˈhiːdrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.