How to pronounce tetrapod
Say it like TET-ruh-pahd. Tetrapod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- ruh
- pahd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrapod 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.
- pahdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrapod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TET-ruh-pod.
What does tetrapod mean?
- Any item with four arms or four feet, such as a light stand, a gun mount, etc.
- A concrete structure with arms, used to arrest wave energy along the shore in sea defense projects.
- Any vertebrate with four limbs.
- Having four limbs or feet
Where does tetrapod come from?
From tetra- + -pod. Doublet of quadruped.
Questions about saying tetrapod
How do you pronounce tetrapod?
Say TET-ruh-pahd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtrəˌpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrəˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrapod?
Tetrapod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · ruh · pahd.
Is tetrapod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɛtrəˌpɒd/ (TET-ruh-pod).