How Do You Spell TETRAPUS?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛtɹapəs] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word tetrapus is /ˈtɛtrəpəs/. The root word is "tetra," which means "four." The suffix "-pus" means "foot." This word is used to describe animals that have four legs or feet. The pronunciation of this word is straightforward, with a stressed syllable on the first "e" and a short "u" sound in the middle. The IPA transcription makes it easier to understand the spelling and pronunciation of this word. It's important to use the correct spelling to communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings.

TETRAPUS Meaning and Definition

  1. A monster with four feet.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for TETRAPUS

  • retrapus
  • fetrapus
  • getrapus
  • yetrapus
  • 6etrapus
  • 5etrapus
  • twtrapus
  • tstrapus
  • tdtrapus
  • trtrapus
  • t4trapus
  • t3trapus
  • terrapus
  • tefrapus
  • tegrapus
  • teyrapus
  • te6rapus
  • te5rapus
  • teteapus
  • tetdapus

Etymology of TETRAPUS

The word "tetrapus" is derived from two Greek roots: "tetra" meaning "four" and "pous" meaning "foot". It describes an organism or being that has four feet, such as quadrupedal animals. The term "tetrapus" is less commonly used in modern English compared to its Latin equivalent "quadruped", which has the same meaning.

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