How to pronounce tetris
Say it like TET-ris. Tetris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- ris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetris 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.
- risKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tetris
American and British speakers say tetris in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛtrɪs/ in the US and /ˈtɛtrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TET-ris.
What does tetris mean?
- To arrange items in a constrained space.“It will be hard to tetris all this furniture into the moving van.”
Questions about saying tetris
How do you pronounce tetris?
Say TET-ris. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetris?
Tetris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · ris.
Do Americans and Brits say tetris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛtrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtɛtrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.