How to pronounce tetramethrin
Say it like tet-ruh-METH-rin. Tetramethrin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH).
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- tet
- ruh
- METH
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetramethrin 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.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tetramethrin
American and British speakers say tetramethrin in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛθrɪn/ in the US and /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛθrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tet-ruh-METH-rin.
What does tetramethrin mean?
- A potent synthetic insecticide in the pyrethroid family.
Questions about saying tetramethrin
How do you pronounce tetramethrin?
Say tet-ruh-METH-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛθrɪn/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛθrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetramethrin?
Tetramethrin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · METH · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say tetramethrin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛθrɪn/ and the British form is /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛθrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.