How to pronounce tinder
Say it like TIN-der. Tinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN).
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- TIN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIN-duh.
What does tinder mean?
- material for starting a fire
Where does tinder come from?
From Middle English tinder, tunder, tender, tonder, from Old English tynder, from Proto-Germanic *tundrą, *tundrǭ (“tinder”).
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Words that rhyme with tinder
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Questions about saying tinder
How do you pronounce tinder?
Say TIN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinder?
Tinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN). Broken into parts: TIN · der.
Is tinder 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 /ˈtɪndə/ (TIN-duh).