How to pronounce tanpura
Say it like tam-POOR-ruh. Tanpura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/tæmˈpʊrrə/tam-POOR-ruh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- tam
- POOR
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanpura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- POORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does tanpura mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of tambura.
- A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.
Questions about saying tanpura
How do you pronounce tanpura?
Say tam-POOR-ruh. The American pronunciation is /tæmˈpʊrrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanpura?
Tanpura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POOR). Broken into parts: tam · POOR · ruh.