How to Pronounce Tanager

To pronounce "tanager", say TAN-ag-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtænədʒə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtænədʒə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tanager”

"tanager" has 3 syllables: tan-ag-er. It rhymes with manager, if that helps it stick.

What does tanager mean?

noun

  1. Any of numerous species of often colorful passerine birds that inhabit New World forests, formerly all within the family Thraupidae, but now with some species placed in other families with birds such as finches and cardinals.

Words that rhyme with tanager

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manager

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tanager"?▾

"Tanager" has 3 syllables: tan · ag · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tanager"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tanager" is /ˈtænədʒə(ɹ)/.

What does "tanager" mean?▾

Tanager: Any of numerous species of often colorful passerine birds that inhabit New World forests, formerly all within the family Thraupidae, but now with some species placed in other families with birds such as finches and cardinals.

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