2 syllables: Trem, ors. Stress on Trem.
TREM-urz
/ˈtɹɛmɚz/
Tremors is pronounced TREM-urz (/ˈtɹɛmɚz/). It has two syllables (Trem-ors), with the stress on "Trem". Tremors (plural noun) are involuntary rhythmic shaking or quivering movements, often affecting a part of the body. They can be a symptom of a neurological condition, or occur due to fatigue, anxiety, or exposure to certain substances. Tremors vary in frequency, amplitude, and duration, and may be action- or rest-related depending on the underlying cause.
nounTremors (plural noun) are involuntary rhythmic shaking or quivering movements, often affecting a part of the body. They can be a symptom of a neurological condition, or occur due to fatigue, anxiety, or exposure to certain substances. Tremors vary in frequency, amplitude, and duration, and may be action- or rest-related depending on the underlying cause.
"The patient reported tremors in the hands that worsened with fatigue."
"Severe tremors can interfere with daily tasks like writing or gripping objects."
"Doctors monitored tremors to assess progression of the disease."
Pronounce as /ˈtrɛmərz/ (US) or /ˈtrem.əz/ (UK) with two syllables and a final z. Stress falls on the first syllable. You’ll begin with a short front open vowel /ɛ/ as in “bet,” then a relaxed schwa-ish second vowel, and end with a voiced /z/. Tip: keep the tongue high for the /r/ only if you’re rhotic; otherwise let the /r/ be subtle or absent in non-rhotic accents. Audio reference: think of the sequence in “tremor” with plural /z/ added. IPA guide: US /ˈtrɛmərz/, UK /ˈtrem.əz/.”,
Common errors: (1) Overpronouncing the second syllable as /ˈtrɛmɚz/ with a strong rhotic vowel; (2) Slurring the /r/ in non-rhotic accents, leading to /ˈtreməs/ or /ˈtreməz/ confusion; (3) Misplacing stress, saying /ˈtrɛmərz/ with first syllable too light. Correction: keep the first syllable stressed with a clear /ɛ/ vowel, reduce the second to a schwa or /ə/ depending on the accent, and ensure the final /z/ is voiced. Practice by isolating /tr/ and /ər/ and linking to follow-on sounds.”,
US pronunciation tends toward /ˈtrɛmərz/ with pronounced /ɹ/ and a rhotic vowel in the second syllable. UK often uses /ˈtrem.əz/ with a shorter or reduced second syllable and non-rhoticity, sometimes blending to a schwa. Australian typically offers a mid-to-high /ɛ/ in the first vowel and a softer /z/ at the end; the second syllable may be reduced similar to UK patterns, with non-stressed schwa. In all, the final z remains voiced, but vowel quality and rhoticity vary.”,
The difficulty lies in the quick sequence of a stressed /tr/ onset, a mid vowel /ɛ/ followed by an unstressed /ər/ or /ə/ sound, and a voiced /z/ ending. For speakers whose native language has different vowel inventories or lacks rhoticity, the second syllable’s schwa and the r-coloring become challenging. It’s also easy to confuse with similar words like “tremor” in plural form or mix with “tremble” due to close phonetic neighborhoods. Focus on segmenting and practicing transitions between /tr/, /ɛm/, /ər/ or /ə/ and /z/.”,
The plural form introduces voicing at the terminal consonant, converting the noun from singular /ˈtrɛmər/ to /ˈtrɛmərz/. The second syllable often undergoes vowel reduction depending on accent, creating subtle shift between /ˈtrɛmərz/ and /ˈtrem.əz/. Also, the sequence /mr/ across syllable boundary requires careful sequencing: /m/ closure, then the mid /ər/ vowel, then /z/ voicing. Mastery comes from securing a clean /tr/ onset, stable /ɛm/ nucleus, controlled /ər/ or /ə/ and final /z/.”]} ,
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Tremors derives from the Latin tremor, meaning ‘a trembling or shaking,’ from tremere ‘to tremble.’ The English plural tremors emerged in the late Middle English period, adopting the -s suffix to indicate multiple occurrences of the action or condition. Its use expanded from physical quivering to describe involuntary movements in medical and surgical contexts. By the 18th and 19th centuries, tremor was established in neurological vocabulary to denote rhythmic oscillations associated with diseases such as Parkinson’s. Today, tremors are discussed across medical, neurological, and lay contexts, with emphasis on type (rest vs. action), underlying etiologies, and management strategies. The term has also permeated metaphorical use in literature and colloquial speech to describe figurative shivers or trembles in situations of uncertainty.
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