How to pronounce tamarillo
Say it like tam-uh-RIL-oh. Tamarillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL).
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- tam
- uh
- RIL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamarillo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tamarillo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tam-uh-RIL-oh.
What does tamarillo mean?
- A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum, syn. Cyphomandra betacea) which bears edible fruits, of the tropics of Argentina and Bolivia.
- A fruit of this tree.
Where does tamarillo come from?
A Spanish-language-sounding neologism chosen by the New Zealand Tree Tomato Promotions Council in New Zealand in 1967.
Words that rhyme with tamarillo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tamarillo.
Questions about saying tamarillo
How do you pronounce tamarillo?
Say tam-uh-RIL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæməˈrɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌtæməˈrɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamarillo?
Tamarillo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL). Broken into parts: tam · uh · RIL · oh.
Is tamarillo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtæməˈrɪləʊ/ (tam-uh-RIL-oh).