How to pronounce tanbark
Say it like TAN-bark. Tanbark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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US American/ˈtænbɑrk/TAN-bark
UK British/ˈtænbɑːk/TAN-bahk
- TAN
- bark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanbark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- barkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tanbark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: TAN-bahk.
What does tanbark mean?
noun
- The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin.
- The spent bark used as a ground covering.
- Woodchips, especially when used as a ground covering on children's playgrounds.
Where does tanbark come from?
From tan + bark.
Questions about saying tanbark
How do you pronounce tanbark?
Say TAN-bark. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænbɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈtænbɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanbark?
Tanbark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · bark.
Is tanbark 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 /ˈtænbɑːk/ (TAN-bahk).