How to Pronounce "timbre"
word
ˈtɪmbɝ
TIM-ber
tˈæmbɐ
TAM-buh
Definition
The unique quality or color of a sound that makes it different from other sounds, even if they have the same pitch and loudness. Often used to talk about voices or musical instruments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪmbɝ
British English
tˈæmbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIM-ber
UK
TAM-buh
Listen in Context
The timbre of her voice is very warm and pleasant.
Every instrument has a different timbre.
He likes the bright timbre of the trumpet.
That singer changed the timbre of her voice during the performance.