How to pronounce tremor
Say it like TREM-er. Tremor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM).
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- TREM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tremor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tremor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TREM-uh.
What does tremor mean?
- A shake, quiver, or vibration.“She felt a tremor in her stomach before going on stage.”
- A rhythmic, uncontrollable shaking of all or part of the body due to partial muscle contractions.“The optometrist has been losing patients ever since he developed tremors in his hand.”
- An earthquake.“Did you feel the tremor this morning?”
- To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.
Where does tremor come from?
From Middle English tremour (“fright”), from Anglo-Norman tremour and Old French tremor, from Latin tremor.
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Words that rhyme with tremor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tremor.
Questions about saying tremor
How do you pronounce tremor?
Say TREM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tremor?
Tremor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM). Broken into parts: TREM · er.
Is tremor 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 /ˈtrɛmə/ (TREM-uh).