How to pronounce tamarind
Say it like TAM-uh-rind. Tamarind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtæmərɪnd/TAM-uh-rind
UK British/ˈtæmərɪnd/TAM-uh-rind
- TAM
- uh
- rind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamarind 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.
- rindKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tamarind
American and British speakers say tamarind in essentially the same way: /ˈtæmərɪnd/ in the US and /ˈtæmərɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAM-uh-rind.
What does tamarind mean?
noun
- A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
- The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.
- Diploglottis australis, native tamarind, a rainforest tree of Eastern Australia.
Questions about saying tamarind
How do you pronounce tamarind?
Say TAM-uh-rind. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmərɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈtæmərɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamarind?
Tamarind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · uh · rind.
Do Americans and Brits say tamarind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæmərɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈtæmərɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.