How to pronounce tattoos
Say it like tat-OOZ. Tattoos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOZ).
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- tat
- OOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattoos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tatGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- OOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tattoos
American and British speakers say tattoos in essentially the same way: /ˌtæˈtuz/ in the US and /ˌtæˈtuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: tat-OOZ.
What does tattoos mean?
- plural of tattoo How to pronounce tattoo
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tattoo How to pronounce tattoo
Words that rhyme with tattoos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tattoos.
Questions about saying tattoos
How do you pronounce tattoos?
Say tat-OOZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæˈtuz/. In British English it is /ˌtæˈtuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattoos?
Tattoos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOZ). Broken into parts: tat · OOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say tattoos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtæˈtuz/ and the British form is /ˌtæˈtuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.