How to pronounce tailleur
Say it like ty-YUR. Tailleur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YUR).
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- ty
- YUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailleur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- YURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of tailleur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ty-YUR.
What does tailleur mean?
- A woman's tailored suit.
Where does tailleur come from?
Borrowed from French tailleur.
Words that rhyme with tailleur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tailleur.
Questions about saying tailleur
How do you pronounce tailleur?
Say ty-YUR. The American pronunciation is /taɪˈjɝ/. In British English it is /taɪˈjɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailleur?
Tailleur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YUR). Broken into parts: ty · YUR.
Is tailleur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /taɪˈjɜː/ (ty-YUR).