How to pronounce tampon
Say it like TAM-pon. Tampon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
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US American/ˈtæmpɑn/TAM-pon
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- TAM
- pon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tampon 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.
- ponKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does tampon mean?
noun
- A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.
- An inking pad used in lithographic printing.
- To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.
Where does tampon come from?
First attested in 1848.
Questions about saying tampon
How do you pronounce tampon?
Say TAM-pon. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmpɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tampon?
Tampon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · pon.