How to pronounce tournaments
Say it like TUR-nuh-munts. Tournaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nuh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tournaments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tournaments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-nuh-munts.
What does tournaments mean?
- plural of tournament How to pronounce tournament
Questions about saying tournaments
How do you pronounce tournaments?
Say TUR-nuh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnəmənts/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːnəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tournaments?
Tournaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nuh · munts.
Is tournaments 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 /ˈtɔːnəmənts/ (TAW-nuh-munts).