How to pronounce tantrum
Say it like TAN-trum. Tantrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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US American/ˈtæntrəm/TAN-trum
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- TAN
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tantrum 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.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does tantrum mean?
noun
- An often childish display or fit of bad temper.“Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.”
- To throw a tantrum.
Where does tantrum come from?
From earlier tanterum.
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Questions about saying tantrum
How do you pronounce tantrum?
Say TAN-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæntrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tantrum?
Tantrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · trum.