How to pronounce tanager
Say it like TAN-uh-jer. Tanager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtænədʒər/TAN-uh-jer
UK British/ˈtænədʒə/TAN-uh-juh
- TAN
- uh
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay 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.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tanager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAN-uh-juh.
What does tanager mean?
noun
- Any of numerous species of often colorful passerine birds that inhabit New World forests within the family Thraupidae.
Where does tanager come from?
From translingual Tanagra, from Portuguese tangará, from Old Tupi tangará.
Questions about saying tanager
How do you pronounce tanager?
Say TAN-uh-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænədʒər/. In British English it is /ˈtænədʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanager?
Tanager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · uh · jer.
Is tanager 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 /ˈtænədʒə/ (TAN-uh-juh).