How to pronounce tetralogy
Say it like teh-TRAL-uh-jee. Tetralogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAL).
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- teh
- TRAL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetralogy 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.
- TRALSay 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tetralogy
American and British speakers say tetralogy in essentially the same way: /tɛˈtrælədʒi/ in the US and /tɛˈtrælədʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-TRAL-uh-jee.
What does tetralogy mean?
- A set of four works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as four individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.
- A combination of four symptoms.
- Tetralogy of Fallot.
Where does tetralogy come from?
From tetra- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with tetralogy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tetralogy.
Questions about saying tetralogy
How do you pronounce tetralogy?
Say teh-TRAL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈtrælədʒi/. In British English it is /tɛˈtrælədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetralogy?
Tetralogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAL). Broken into parts: teh · TRAL · uh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say tetralogy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈtrælədʒi/ and the British form is /tɛˈtrælədʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.