How to pronounce teamster
Say it like TEEM-ster. Teamster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEEM).
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- TEEM
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teamster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teamster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEEM-stuh.
What does teamster mean?
- A person who drives a cargo truck (see Teamster).
Where does teamster come from?
From team + -ster.
Questions about saying teamster
How do you pronounce teamster?
Say TEEM-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈtimstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːmstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teamster?
Teamster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEEM). Broken into parts: TEEM · ster.
Is teamster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtiːmstə/ (TEEM-stuh).