How to Pronounce Tangerine

To pronounce "tangerine", say TANG-er-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tangerine”

"tangerine" has 4 syllables: tang-er-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does tangerine mean?

noun

  1. Any of several varieties of mandarin oranges.
  2. A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit.

adjective

  1. Of a deep yellowish-orange colour.

Synonyms

Citrus tangerina

Words that rhyme with tangerine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

coloredchromaticpatricktangortangelomurcotttangemon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tangerine"?▾

"Tangerine" has 4 syllables: tang · er · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tangerine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tangerine" is /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/.

What does "tangerine" mean?▾

Tangerine: Any of several varieties of mandarin oranges.

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