How to pronounce tanterums
Say it like TAN-tuh-rumz. Tanterums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- tuh
- rumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanterums 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.
- rumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tanterums
American and British speakers say tanterums in essentially the same way: /ˈtæntərəmz/ in the US and /ˈtæntərəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-tuh-rumz.
What does tanterums mean?
- plural of tanterum
Questions about saying tanterums
How do you pronounce tanterums?
Say TAN-tuh-rumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæntərəmz/. In British English it is /ˈtæntərəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanterums?
Tanterums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · tuh · rumz.
Do Americans and Brits say tanterums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæntərəmz/ and the British form is /ˈtæntərəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.