How to pronounce tenderizer
Say it like ten-duh-RY-zer. Tenderizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- ten
- duh
- RY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenderizer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tenderizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ten-duh-RY-zuh.
What does tenderizer mean?
- Any substance added to meat, especially papain, before cooking in order to make it more tender.
- A form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking.
- A tool similar to a potato masher used for tenderizing
Where does tenderizer come from?
From tenderize + -er.
Questions about saying tenderizer
How do you pronounce tenderizer?
Say ten-duh-RY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛndəˈraɪzər/. In British English it is /ˌtɛndəˈraɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenderizer?
Tenderizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: ten · duh · RY · zer.
Is tenderizer 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 /ˌtɛndəˈraɪzə/ (ten-duh-RY-zuh).