How to pronounce tetramerous
Say it like tet-RAM-uh-rus. Tetramerous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM).
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- tet
- RAM
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetramerous 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.
- RAMSay 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tetramerous
American and British speakers say tetramerous in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛˈtræmərəs/ in the US and /ˌtɛˈtræmərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tet-RAM-uh-rus.
What does tetramerous mean?
- in four parts: such that each whorl (of flower parts) has four flower parts.“As their name suggests, the crucifers have tetramerous flowers.”
Where does tetramerous come from?
From tetra- + -merous.
Words that rhyme with tetramerous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tetramerous.
Questions about saying tetramerous
How do you pronounce tetramerous?
Say tet-RAM-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛˈtræmərəs/. In British English it is /ˌtɛˈtræmərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetramerous?
Tetramerous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM). Broken into parts: tet · RAM · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say tetramerous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛˈtræmərəs/ and the British form is /ˌtɛˈtræmərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.