How to Pronounce Tourniquets

To pronounce "tourniquets", say TOURN-iq-uets — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

TOURN-iq-uets

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💡 Tip for remembering “tourniquets”

"tourniquets" has 3 syllables: tourn-iq-uets.

What does tourniquets 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.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tourniquets"?▾

"Tourniquets" has 3 syllables: tourn · iq · uets.

What does "tourniquets" mean?▾

Tourniquets: 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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