How to pronounce tangram
Say it like TAN-gram. Tangram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangram 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.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tangram
American and British speakers say tangram in essentially the same way: /ˈtænˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈtænˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-gram.
What does tangram mean?
- A Chinese puzzle made of a square that is cut up into different triangular pieces which can then be reassembled to make designs.
Questions about saying tangram
How do you pronounce tangram?
Say TAN-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈtænˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tangram?
Tangram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say tangram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈtænˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.