How to pronounce tamarin
Say it like TAM-uh-run. Tamarin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
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- TAM
- uh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamarin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tamarin
American and British speakers say tamarin in essentially the same way: /ˈtæmərən/ in the US and /ˈtæmərən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAM-uh-run.
What does tamarin mean?
- One of a family of squirrel-sized South American monkeys of the genus Saguinus.
Where does tamarin come from?
Borrowed from Spanish tamarín (“tamarin”), from tupi-guarani tamari.
Questions about saying tamarin
How do you pronounce tamarin?
Say TAM-uh-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmərən/. In British English it is /ˈtæmərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamarin?
Tamarin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · uh · run.
Do Americans and Brits say tamarin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæmərən/ and the British form is /ˈtæmərən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.