How to pronounce tandoori
Say it like tan-DOO-ree. Tandoori has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌtænˈduri/tan-DOO-ree
UK British/tænˈdʊəri/tan-DOOR-ree
- tan
- DOO
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tandoori pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tandoori
American and British speakers say tandoori in essentially the same way: /ˌtænˈduri/ in the US and /tænˈdʊəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: tan-DOOR-ree.
What does tandoori mean?
adjective
- Cooked in a tandoor.
- A dish that was cooked in a tandoor.
- A curry meal.
- An Indian restaurant, especially one with a tandoor.
Questions about saying tandoori
How do you pronounce tandoori?
Say tan-DOO-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌtænˈduri/. In British English it is /tænˈdʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tandoori?
Tandoori has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: tan · DOO · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say tandoori the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtænˈduri/ and the British form is /tænˈdʊəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.