How to pronounce Timor
Say it like tee-MOR. Timor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- tee
- MOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Timor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tee-MAW.
What does Timor mean?
- An island in the Sundas.
Where does Timor come from?
From Malay Timor, from timur (“east”).
Words that rhyme with Timor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Timor.
Questions about saying Timor
How do you pronounce Timor?
Say tee-MOR. The American pronunciation is /tiˈmɔr/. In British English it is /tiˈmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Timor?
Timor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: tee · MOR.
Is Timor 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 /tiˈmɔː/ (tee-MAW).