How to pronounce tourneys
Say it like TOOR-neez. Tourneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOR).
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US American/ˈturniz/TOOR-neez
UK British/ˈtʊəniz/TOOR-neez
- TOOR
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tourneys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tourneys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOOR-neez.
What does tourneys mean?
noun
- plural of tourney How to pronounce tourney
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tourney How to pronounce tourney
Questions about saying tourneys
How do you pronounce tourneys?
Say TOOR-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈturniz/. In British English it is /ˈtʊəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tourneys?
Tourneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOR). Broken into parts: TOOR · neez.
Is tourneys 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 /ˈtʊəniz/ (TOOR-neez).