How to pronounce tammy
Say it like TAM-ee. Tammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
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- TAM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tammy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tammy
American and British speakers say tammy in essentially the same way: /ˈtæmi/ in the US and /ˈtæmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAM-ee.
What does tammy mean?
- A kind of woolen, or woolen and cotton, cloth, often highly glazed, used for curtains, sieves, strainers, etc.
- A tam o’shanter hat.
- To strain through a tammy.
Where does tammy come from?
Uncertain; compare obsolete French tamise (but if there was borrowing, it is unclear in which direction).
Words that rhyme with tammy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tammy.
Questions about saying tammy
How do you pronounce tammy?
Say TAM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmi/. In British English it is /ˈtæmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tammy?
Tammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tammy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæmi/ and the British form is /ˈtæmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.