How to pronounce trapezitine
Say it like truh-PEZ-ih-teen. Trapezitine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEZ).
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- truh
- PEZ
- ih
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trapezitine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trapezitine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: truh-PEZ-ih-teen.
What does trapezitine mean?
- Any skipper butterfly of the subfamily Trapezitinae.
- Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to the subfamily Trapezitinae.
Where does trapezitine come from?
Borrowed from translingual Trapezitinae.
Questions about saying trapezitine
How do you pronounce trapezitine?
Say truh-PEZ-ih-teen. The American pronunciation is /trəˈpɛzɪtin/. In British English it is /trəˈpɛzɪtin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trapezitine?
Trapezitine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEZ). Broken into parts: truh · PEZ · ih · teen.
Is trapezitine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /trəˈpɛzɪtin/ (truh-PEZ-ih-teen).