How to pronounce tamarisk
Say it like TAM-uh-risk. Tamarisk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
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- TAM
- uh
- risk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamarisk 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.
- riskKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tamarisk
American and British speakers say tamarisk in essentially the same way: /ˈtæmərɪsk/ in the US and /ˈtæmərɪsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAM-uh-risk.
What does tamarisk mean?
- Any of several shrubs, of the genus Tamarix, native to arid regions in Eurasia and Africa, often invasive in other arid regions.
Where does tamarisk come from?
From Late Latin tamariscus, from Latin tamarix.
Questions about saying tamarisk
How do you pronounce tamarisk?
Say TAM-uh-risk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmərɪsk/. In British English it is /ˈtæmərɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamarisk?
Tamarisk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · uh · risk.
Do Americans and Brits say tamarisk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæmərɪsk/ and the British form is /ˈtæmərɪsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.