How to pronounce Sparta
Say it like SPAR-tah. Sparta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR).
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US American/ˈspɑrtɑ/SPAR-tah
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- SPAR
- tah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Sparta mean?
noun
- an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC
Questions about saying Sparta
How do you pronounce Sparta?
Say SPAR-tah. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑrtɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sparta?
Sparta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR). Broken into parts: SPAR · tah.