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How to pronounce timur

Say it like TIM-er. Timur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).

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US American/ˈtɪmɚ/TIM-er
UK British/ˈtɪmə/TIM-uh
  • TIM
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Timur pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of timur

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: TIM-uh.

What does timur mean?

noun
  1. rattan pepper

Words that rhyme with timur

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of timur.

Questions about saying timur

How do you pronounce timur?

Say TIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in timur?

Timur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · er.

Is timur 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 /ˈtɪmə/ (TIM-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).