How to Pronounce Tympan

To pronounce "tympan", say TYMPAN — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TYMPAN

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💡 Tip for remembering “tympan”

"tympan" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with limpin and lumpen, if that helps it stick.

What does tympan mean?

noun

  1. A piece of cloth padding placed under the platen of a letterpress to distribute the pressure on the sheet being printed.
  2. The stretched membrane of a drum.

Words that rhyme with tympan

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limpinlumpensumptionempugn

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tympan"?▾

"Tympan" has one syllable.

What does "tympan" mean?▾

Tympan: A piece of cloth padding placed under the platen of a letterpress to distribute the pressure on the sheet being printed.

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