How to Pronounce Tinder

To pronounce "tinder", say TIND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪndə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪndə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tinder”

"tinder" has 2 syllables: tind-er. It rhymes with cinder and winder, if that helps it stick.

What does tinder mean?

noun

  1. Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.

verb

  1. To set fire to; torch.

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Words that rhyme with tinder

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cinderwinderbuchbinderhinderlinder

Related words

kindlingtouchwoodspunkpunkfire-ploughmatchwoodchatwoodkindlewood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tinder"?▾

"Tinder" has 2 syllables: tind · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tinder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tinder" is /ˈtɪndə/.

What does "tinder" mean?▾

Tinder: Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.

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