How to Pronounce Tandoor

To pronounce "tandoor", say TAND-oor — 2 syllables, IPA /tænˈdʊə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/tænˈdʊə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tandoor”

"tandoor" has 2 syllables: tand-oor. It rhymes with bandore, if that helps it stick.

What does tandoor mean?

noun

  1. A cylindrical clay oven used, in the cuisine of the Caucasus, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, to make flat bread, or to cook meat.

Words that rhyme with tandoor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bandore

Related words

tandoorinaantonirlavashtaginetajinetagintabun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tandoor"?▾

"Tandoor" has 2 syllables: tand · oor.

What is the IPA transcription of "tandoor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tandoor" is /tænˈdʊə(ɹ)/.

What does "tandoor" mean?▾

Tandoor: A cylindrical clay oven used, in the cuisine of the Caucasus, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, to make flat bread, or to cook meat.

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