How to pronounce tannery
Say it like TAN-uh-ree. Tannery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tannery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tannery
American and British speakers say tannery in essentially the same way: /ˈtænəri/ in the US and /ˈtænəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-uh-ree.
What does tannery mean?
- A place where people tan hides to make leather.
- The business of a tanner.
Where does tannery come from?
From tan + -ery; compare Old French tannerie.
Words that rhyme with tannery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tannery.
Questions about saying tannery
How do you pronounce tannery?
Say TAN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænəri/. In British English it is /ˈtænəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tannery?
Tannery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say tannery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænəri/ and the British form is /ˈtænəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.