How to pronounce tantivy
Say it like tan-TIV-ee. Tantivy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIV).
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US American/tænˈtɪvi/tan-TIV-ee
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- tan
- TIV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tantivy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does tantivy mean?
noun
- The sound of a hunting horn in imitation of a galloping horse
- To hurry off.
Where does tantivy come from?
A fox-hunting term, said to be from the note of a hunting horn.
Words that rhyme with tantivy
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Questions about saying tantivy
How do you pronounce tantivy?
Say tan-TIV-ee. The American pronunciation is /tænˈtɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tantivy?
Tantivy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIV). Broken into parts: tan · TIV · ee.