How to pronounce tetrasyllabic
Say it like tet-ruh-sih-LAB-ik. Tetrasyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB).
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- tet
- ruh
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrasyllabic 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrasyllabic
American and British speakers say tetrasyllabic in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛtrəsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the US and /ˌtɛtrəsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tet-ruh-sih-LAB-ik.
What does tetrasyllabic mean?
- Having four syllables.
- A word of four syllables.
Where does tetrasyllabic come from?
From tetra- + syllabic.
Words that rhyme with tetrasyllabic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tetrasyllabic.
Questions about saying tetrasyllabic
How do you pronounce tetrasyllabic?
Say tet-ruh-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrasyllabic?
Tetrasyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · sih · LAB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say tetrasyllabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛtrəsɪˈlæbɪk/ and the British form is /ˌtɛtrəsɪˈlæbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.