How to Pronounce Tantalus

To pronounce "tantalus", say TANT-al-us — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtæntələs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtæntələs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tantalus”

"tantalus" has 3 syllables: tant-al-us.

What does tantalus mean?

noun

  1. A stork of the genus Mycteria (formerly Tantalus), especially the American wood stork, Mycteria americana.
  2. A stand in which to lock up drink decanters while keeping them visible.

Related words

storklingstorkflintheadstilter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tantalus"?▾

"Tantalus" has 3 syllables: tant · al · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "tantalus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tantalus" is /ˈtæntələs/.

What does "tantalus" mean?▾

Tantalus: A stork of the genus Mycteria (formerly Tantalus), especially the American wood stork, Mycteria americana.

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