How to Pronounce Tectum

To pronounce "tectum", say TECT-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛk.təm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɛk.təm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tectum”

"tectum" has 2 syllables: tect-um. It rhymes with rectum, if that helps it stick.

What does tectum mean?

noun

  1. The dorsal portion of the midbrain of vertebrates; in mammals, containing the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus
  2. The interconnected outer surface of a spore.

Words that rhyme with tectum

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rectum

Related words

collothalamustectoriummetacoeltentoriummedicornuspinocerebellum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tectum"?▾

"Tectum" has 2 syllables: tect · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "tectum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tectum" is /ˈtɛk.təm/.

What does "tectum" mean?▾

Tectum: The dorsal portion of the midbrain of vertebrates; in mammals, containing the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus

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