How to Pronounce Tourniquet

To pronounce "tourniquet", say TOURN-iq-uet — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tourniquet”

"tourniquet" has 3 syllables: tourn-iq-uet.

What does tourniquet mean?

noun

  1. A tightly-compressed bandage used to stop bleeding by stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb.
  2. Any of several similar methods of clamping components into position.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tourniquet"?▾

"Tourniquet" has 3 syllables: tourn · iq · uet.

What is the IPA transcription of "tourniquet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tourniquet" is /ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/.

What does "tourniquet" mean?▾

Tourniquet: A tightly-compressed bandage used to stop bleeding by stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb.

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