How to pronounce Tasmanian
Say it like taz-MAY-nee-un. Tasmanian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- taz
- MAY
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tasmanian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Tasmanian
American and British speakers say Tasmanian in essentially the same way: /ˌtæzˈmeɪniən/ in the US and /ˌtæzˈmeɪniən/ in the UK.
British respelling: taz-MAY-nee-un.
What does Tasmanian mean?
- of or relating to Tasmania
Words that rhyme with Tasmanian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tasmanian.
Questions about saying Tasmanian
How do you pronounce Tasmanian?
Say taz-MAY-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæzˈmeɪniən/. In British English it is /ˌtæzˈmeɪniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tasmanian?
Tasmanian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: taz · MAY · nee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Tasmanian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtæzˈmeɪniən/ and the British form is /ˌtæzˈmeɪniən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.