How to pronounce tumors
Say it like TOO-merz. Tumors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tumors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-muz.
What does tumors mean?
- plural of tumor How to pronounce tumor
Words that rhyme with tumors
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tumors.
Questions about saying tumors
How do you pronounce tumors?
Say TOO-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumors?
Tumors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · merz.
Is tumors 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 /ˈtjuːməz/ (TYOO-muz).