How to pronounce tranquil
Say it like TRANG-kwul. Tranquil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANG).
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- TRANG
- kwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tranquil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tranquil
American and British speakers say tranquil in essentially the same way: /ˈtræŋkwəl/ in the US and /ˈtræŋkwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRANG-kwul.
What does tranquil mean?
- Free from emotional or mental disturbance.
- Calm; without motion or sound.
Where does tranquil come from?
Borrowed from Middle French tranquille, from Latin tranquillus, from trāns- + the root of quiēs (“rest, quiet, peace”), ultimately from *kʷyeh₁- (“to rest”).
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Questions about saying tranquil
How do you pronounce tranquil?
Say TRANG-kwul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræŋkwəl/. In British English it is /ˈtræŋkwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tranquil?
Tranquil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANG). Broken into parts: TRANG · kwul.
Do Americans and Brits say tranquil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræŋkwəl/ and the British form is /ˈtræŋkwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.