How to Pronounce Tampons

To pronounce "tampons", say TAMP-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

TAMP-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “tampons”

"tampons" has 2 syllables: tamp-ons. It rhymes with crampons, if that helps it stick.

What does tampons mean?

noun

  1. A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.
  2. A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.

Synonyms

vampire's teabag

Words that rhyme with tampons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crampons

Related words

absorbencyabsorbentbuffersdeodorantearplugspadsplugsrely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tampons"?▾

"Tampons" has 2 syllables: tamp · ons.

What does "tampons" mean?▾

Tampons: A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

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