How to pronounce tambour
Say it like TAM-boorr. Tambour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtæmbʊrr/TAM-boorr
UK British/ˈtæmbʊə/TAM-boor
- TAM
- boorr
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tambour 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.
- boorrKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of tambour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAM-boor.
What does tambour mean?
noun
- A small shallow drum.
- A drummer.
- A circular frame for embroidery.
- To embroider on a tambour (circular frame).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tambour
How do you pronounce tambour?
Say TAM-boorr. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmbʊrr/. In British English it is /ˈtæmbʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tambour?
Tambour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · boorr.
Is tambour 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 /ˈtæmbʊə/ (TAM-boor).