Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tetravalent

/tˌɛtɹəvˈeɪlənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.50 in modern English

Syllables: tetrava-lent
IPA: /tˌɛtɹəvˈeɪlənt/

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having an atomic valence of 4.

adj

Having a vaccine valence of 4.

Etymology

From tetra- + -valent.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: tetra
Suffix: valent

Frequently Paired Words

bivalent trivalent

Synonyms

quadrivalent

Rhymes With

assailant divalent inhalant monovalent

Questions

How do you pronounce tetravalent?: The recorded pronunciation is /tˌɛtɹəvˈeɪlənt/.
What does tetravalent mean?: Having an atomic valence of 4.
Where does tetravalent come from?: From tetra- + -valent.

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