How to pronounce Tara
Say it like TER-uh. Tara has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrə/TER-uh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- TER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
Other ways to say Tara
Tara also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- TAR-uh /ˈtɑrə/
What does Tara mean?
noun
- a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
Where does Tara come from?
Possibly from Irish tabhair aire (“take care”).
Words that rhyme with Tara
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tara.
Questions about saying Tara
How do you pronounce Tara?
Say TER-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tara?
Tara has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · uh.