tetra Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɛ.tɹə/
What Does Tetra Mean?
Tetra is used as a noun meaning Any of numerous species of small South American freshwater fish of the family Characidae, popular in home aquariums.
Tetra in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɛ.tɹə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | tetras |
Tetra Definition (Noun)
- Any of numerous species of small South American freshwater fish of the family Characidae, popular in home aquariums.
Synonyms of Tetra
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Tetra synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tetra (plural tetras)
Words That Rhyme With Tetra
Origin of Tetra
From translingual Tetragonopterus, an obsolete genus that included these fish, ultimately from Ancient Greek τετράγωνος (tetrágōnos, “square, quadrilateral”) + πτερόν (pterón, “wing, fin”).
How to Pronounce Tetra
You say tetra as /ˈtɛ.tɹə/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɛ).