How to Pronounce Tournament

To pronounce "tournament", say TOURN-am-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtʊɹnəmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tˈɔːnəmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “tournament”

Break "tournament" into 3 beats and lean on "TOURN" — that's the stressed one.

What does tournament mean?

noun

  1. During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.
  2. A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual.

Synonyms

tourney

Related words

tourneybattlemarathonracederbycyclecompetitionconqueror

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tournament"?▾

"Tournament" has 3 syllables: tourn · am · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "tournament"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tournament" is /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/.

What does "tournament" mean?▾

Tournament: During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

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