How to pronounce tunnels
Say it like TUHN-ulz. Tunnels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN).
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- TUHN
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunnels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tunnels
American and British speakers say tunnels in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌnəlz/ in the US and /ˈtʌnəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN-ulz.
What does tunnels mean?
- plural of tunnel How to pronounce tunnel
Questions about saying tunnels
How do you pronounce tunnels?
Say TUHN-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtʌnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunnels?
Tunnels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN). Broken into parts: TUHN · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tunnels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌnəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtʌnəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.