How to pronounce tantalus
Say it like TAN-tuh-lus. Tantalus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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US American/ˈtæntələs/TAN-tuh-lus
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- TAN
- tuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tantalus 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does tantalus mean?
noun
- A stork of the genus Mycteria (formerly Tantalus), especially the American wood stork, Mycteria americana.
- A stand in which to lock up drink decanters while keeping them visible.
- Something of an evasive or retreating nature, something consistently out of reach; a tantalizing thing.
Questions about saying tantalus
How do you pronounce tantalus?
Say TAN-tuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæntələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tantalus?
Tantalus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · tuh · lus.