How to pronounce "tame"

tame

Noun
American
/teɪm/

Syllable Breakdown

tame

How natives say tame

British
/teɪm/

Syllable Breakdown

tame

How natives say tame

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 't' sound.

  • Move to a long 'ay' sound like in 'say'.

  • End with a soft 'm' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • tam (missing long 'ay' sound)

  • tem (mispronouncing as short 'e')

  • tim (confusing 'a' with short 'i')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 't' sound.

  • Move to a long 'ay' sound like in 'day'.

  • End with a soft 'm' sound.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Is 'tame' one or two syllables?

It is one syllable.

Why does it sound like 'taym'?

The 'a' makes a long 'ay' sound due to the silent 'e'.

Is the 'm' in 'tame' silent?

No, it is softly pronounced at the end.

Definition

tame

An animal that is calm or controlled.

Word Family

tamer

/ˈteɪmər/

noun

A person who tames animals.

Example: He is a lion tamer.

untamed

/ʌnˈteɪmd/

adjective

Not controlled or calm.

Example: The jungle was untamed.

tamable

/ˈteɪməbl/

adjective

Able to be tamed.

Example: Some animals are tamable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Tamer has an extra syllable and ends with 'er'.

Untamed has a prefix and changes stress.

Tamable has three syllables and ends with 'able'.

Pro Tips

Remember the silent 'e'

The 'e' at the end makes the vowel sound long.

Focus on the 'ay' sound

Ensure the 'a' is pronounced as 'ay' to avoid confusion with other words.

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