How to pronounce dart
Say it like DART. Dart is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DART
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAHT.
What does dart mean?
- move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart“The hummingbird flitted among the branches”
- run or move very quickly or hastily“She dashed into the yard”
- move with sudden speed“His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke”
- a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
- a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
- a sudden quick movement
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dart
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dart.
Questions about saying dart
How do you pronounce dart?
Say DART. The American pronunciation is /dɑrt/. In British English it is /dɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dart?
Dart is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DART.
Is dart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɑːt/ (DAHT).