How to pronounce tetrode
Say it like TET-rohd. Tetrode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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US American/ˈtɛˌtroʊd/TET-rohd
UK British/ˈtɛtrəʊd/TET-rohd
- TET
- rohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrode 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.
- rohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TET-rohd.
What does tetrode mean?
noun
- A thermionic valve similar to a triode with the addition of a screen grid to improve the thermionic emission.
- A dynatron.
- A dual-gate MOSFET.
Where does tetrode come from?
From tetr- + -ode.
Questions about saying tetrode
How do you pronounce tetrode?
Say TET-rohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛˌtroʊd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrode?
Tetrode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · rohd.
Is tetrode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛtrəʊd/ (TET-rohd).