How to pronounce tetrytol
Say it like TET-rih-tol. Tetrytol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- rih
- tol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrytol 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrytol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TET-rih-tol.
What does tetrytol mean?
- A high explosive comprising a mixture of tetryl and TNT.
Questions about saying tetrytol
How do you pronounce tetrytol?
Say TET-rih-tol. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtrɪtɑl/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrɪtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrytol?
Tetrytol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · rih · tol.
Is tetrytol 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 /ˈtɛtrɪtɒl/ (TET-rih-tol).