How to pronounce tetraplet
Say it like TET-ruh-lut. Tetraplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- ruh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetraplet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tetraplet
American and British speakers say tetraplet in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛtrələt/ in the US and /ˈtɛtrələt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TET-ruh-lut.
What does tetraplet mean?
- Synonym of quartet: A group of four things.
- Any member of such a group.
Where does tetraplet come from?
Blend of tetra- (“four”) + couplet (“set of two”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tetraplet
How do you pronounce tetraplet?
Say TET-ruh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtrələt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrələt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetraplet?
Tetraplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · ruh · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say tetraplet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛtrələt/ and the British form is /ˈtɛtrələt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.