How to Pronounce Tandems

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TAND-ems

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💡 Tip for remembering “tandems”

"tandems" has 2 syllables: tand-ems. It rhymes with memorandums and fandoms, if that helps it stick.

What does tandems mean?

noun

  1. A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer.
  2. (transferred sense) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer.

Words that rhyme with tandems

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tandems"?▾

"Tandems" has 2 syllables: tand · ems.

What does "tandems" mean?▾

Tandems: A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer.

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