How to pronounce tympany
Say it like TIM-puh-nee. Tympany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- puh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tympany 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tympany
American and British speakers say tympany in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪmpəni/ in the US and /ˈtɪmpəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-puh-nee.
What does tympany mean?
- The sound made by beating a drum.
- Tympanites (distention of the abdomen).
- Inflation; conceit; bombast; turgidness.
Words that rhyme with tympany
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tympany.
Questions about saying tympany
How do you pronounce tympany?
Say TIM-puh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmpəni/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmpəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tympany?
Tympany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · puh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tympany the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪmpəni/ and the British form is /ˈtɪmpəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.