How to pronounce tablespoons
Say it like TAY-bul-spoonz. Tablespoons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- bul
- spoonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tablespoons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spoonzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tablespoons
American and British speakers say tablespoons in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪbəlˌspunz/ in the US and /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-bul-spoonz.
What does tablespoons mean?
- plural of tablespoon How to pronounce tablespoon
Questions about saying tablespoons
How do you pronounce tablespoons?
Say TAY-bul-spoonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪbəlˌspunz/. In British English it is /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tablespoons?
Tablespoons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · bul · spoonz.
Do Americans and Brits say tablespoons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪbəlˌspunz/ and the British form is /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.