How to pronounce tinamou
Say it like TIN-uh-moo. Tinamou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN).
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- TIN
- uh
- moo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinamou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tinamou
American and British speakers say tinamou in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪnəˌmu/ in the US and /ˈtɪnəˌmuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIN-uh-moo.
What does tinamou mean?
- Any of the birds belonging to the South American family Tinamidae, the only family in the order Tinamiformes. They are related to the ratites, together with which they form the superorder Paleognathae.
Where does tinamou come from?
Borrowed from French tinamou, from Kari'na tinamú (“great tinamou”).
Questions about saying tinamou
How do you pronounce tinamou?
Say TIN-uh-moo. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪnəˌmu/. In British English it is /ˈtɪnəˌmuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinamou?
Tinamou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN). Broken into parts: TIN · uh · moo.
Do Americans and Brits say tinamou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪnəˌmu/ and the British form is /ˈtɪnəˌmuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.