How to pronounce tranquil

tranquil

/ˈtræŋkwəl/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈtræŋkwɪl/.

/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ŋ/as in sing	A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in water	Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

Life in the country is not always tranquil.

How do you pronounce tranquil?

Tranquil is pronounced /ˈtræŋkwəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈtræŋkwɪl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in tranquil?

Tranquil has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in tranquil?

The first syllable: /ˈtræŋkwəl/.