How to pronounce tremulant
Say it like TREM-yuu-lunt. Tremulant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM).
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- TREM
- yuu
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tremulant 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tremulant
American and British speakers say tremulant in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛmjʊlənt/ in the US and /ˈtrɛmjʊlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREM-yuu-lunt.
What does tremulant mean?
- Trembling, tremulous.
- A mechanical component of a musical organ, designed to add vibration to the sounds produced by the instrument.
Where does tremulant come from?
From Medieval Latin tremulāns (“trembling, shaking”), ultimately from Latin tremēre (“to tremble, shake”).
Questions about saying tremulant
How do you pronounce tremulant?
Say TREM-yuu-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛmjʊlənt/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛmjʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tremulant?
Tremulant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM). Broken into parts: TREM · yuu · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say tremulant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛmjʊlənt/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛmjʊlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.