How to pronounce tympan
Say it like TIM-pun. Tympan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tympan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tympan
American and British speakers say tympan in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪmpən/ in the US and /ˈtɪmpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-pun.
What does tympan mean?
- A piece of cloth padding placed under the platen of a letterpress to distribute the pressure on the sheet being printed.
- The stretched membrane of a drum.
- A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder with such a membrane at each end.
Where does tympan come from?
From Medieval Latin tympanum.
Questions about saying tympan
How do you pronounce tympan?
Say TIM-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmpən/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tympan?
Tympan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say tympan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪmpən/ and the British form is /ˈtɪmpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.