How to pronounce tandem
Say it like TAN-dum. Tandem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tandem. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TAN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tandem 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.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tandem
American and British speakers say tandem in essentially the same way: /ˈtændəm/ in the US and /ˈtændəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-dum.
What does tandem mean?
- an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another
- a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats
- one behind the other“ride tandem on a bicycle built for two”“riding horses down the path in tandem”
Where does tandem come from?
The adjective, adverb, and verb are derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with tandem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tandem.
Questions about saying tandem
How do you pronounce tandem?
Say TAN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtændəm/. In British English it is /ˈtændəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tandem?
Tandem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say tandem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtændəm/ and the British form is /ˈtændəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.