How to pronounce tolerances
Say it like TAH-luh-run-siz. Tolerances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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- TAH
- luh
- run
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolerances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tolerances
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOL-uh-run-siz.
What does tolerances mean?
- plural of tolerance How to pronounce tolerance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tolerance How to pronounce tolerance
Questions about saying tolerances
How do you pronounce tolerances?
Say TAH-luh-run-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑlərənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtɒlərənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolerances?
Tolerances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · luh · run · siz.
Is tolerances pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒlərənsɪz/ (TOL-uh-run-siz).