How to pronounce Tangiers
Say it like tan-JEERZ. Tangiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEERZ).
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- tan
- JEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangiers 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.
- JEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Tangiers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tan-JEERZ.
What does Tangiers mean?
- a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar“the first tangerines were shipped from Tangier to Europe in 1841”
Words that rhyme with Tangiers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tangiers.
Questions about saying Tangiers
How do you pronounce Tangiers?
Say tan-JEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌtænˈdʒɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌtænˈdʒɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tangiers?
Tangiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEERZ). Broken into parts: tan · JEERZ.
Is Tangiers 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 /ˌtænˈdʒɪəz/ (tan-JEERZ).