How to pronounce tetromino
Say it like teh-TROM-uh-noh. Tetromino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROM).
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- teh
- TROM
- uh
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetromino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tetromino
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: teh-TROM-ih-noh.
What does tetromino mean?
- A polyomino consisting of four squares connected edge-to-edge.
Where does tetromino come from?
From tetra- + -omino.
Words that rhyme with tetromino
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Questions about saying tetromino
How do you pronounce tetromino?
Say teh-TROM-uh-noh. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈtrɑməˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /tɛˈtrɒmɪnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetromino?
Tetromino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROM). Broken into parts: teh · TROM · uh · noh.
Is tetromino 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 /tɛˈtrɒmɪnəʊ/ (teh-TROM-ih-noh).