How to Pronounce Tetrad

To pronounce "tetrad", say TETR-ad — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛtɹæd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɛtɹæd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tetrad”

"tetrad" has 2 syllables: tetr-ad.

What does tetrad mean?

noun

  1. A group of four things.
  2. Two pairs of sister chromatids (a dyad pair) aligned in a certain way and often on the equatorial plane during the meiosis process.

Synonyms

foursomequartet

Related words

quaternionquaternityquaternfourquaternaryivquartetquadruplet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tetrad"?▾

"Tetrad" has 2 syllables: tetr · ad.

What is the IPA transcription of "tetrad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tetrad" is /ˈtɛtɹæd/.

What does "tetrad" mean?▾

Tetrad: A group of four things.

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