How to pronounce tourney
Say it like TUR-nee. Tourney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tourney 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tourney
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOOR-nee.
What does tourney mean?
- A tournament.
Where does tourney come from?
From Anglo-Norman turnei, from Old French tornei (“tournament”), from tornoier (“to joust, tilt”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tourney
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Questions about saying tourney
How do you pronounce tourney?
Say TUR-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝni/. In British English it is /ˈtʊəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tourney?
Tourney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nee.
Is tourney 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 /ˈtʊəni/ (TOOR-nee).