How to pronounce tettigoniid
Say it like tet-ih-GOH-nee-id. Tettigoniid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- tet
- ih
- GOH
- nee
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tettigoniid 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tettigoniid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tet-ih-GOH-nee-id.
What does tettigoniid mean?
- Any member of the family Tettigoniidae, the katydids or bush-crickets.
Questions about saying tettigoniid
How do you pronounce tettigoniid?
Say tet-ih-GOH-nee-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtɪˈɡoʊniɪd/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtɪˈɡəʊniɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tettigoniid?
Tettigoniid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: tet · ih · GOH · nee · id.
Is tettigoniid 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 /ˌtɛtɪˈɡəʊniɪd/ (tet-ih-GOH-nee-id).