How to pronounce tansy
Say it like TAN-zee. Tansy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
- TAN
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tansy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tansy
American and British speakers say tansy in essentially the same way: /ˈtænzi/ in the US and /ˈtænzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-zee.
What does tansy mean?
- A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.
Where does tansy come from?
Inherited from Middle English tansy, tansey, syncopic forms of earlier tanesie, tanesei, from Old French tanesie, tanoisie, tanasie, tanaisie, from Medieval Latin tanacetum, atanacetum, attested since the 8th century, of obscure origin, spe
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- golden buttons
- scented fern
- tanacetum vulgare
Words that rhyme with tansy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tansy.
Questions about saying tansy
How do you pronounce tansy?
Say TAN-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænzi/. In British English it is /ˈtænzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tansy?
Tansy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say tansy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænzi/ and the British form is /ˈtænzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.