How to pronounce tarboosh
Say it like tar-BOOSH. Tarboosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOSH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/tɑrˈbuʃ/tar-BOOSH
UK British/tɑːˈbuːʃ/tah-BOOSH
- tar
- BOOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarboosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tarboosh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tah-BOOSH.
What does tarboosh mean?
noun
- A red felt or cloth cap with a tassel, worn in the Arab world; a fez.
Words that rhyme with tarboosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tarboosh.
Questions about saying tarboosh
How do you pronounce tarboosh?
Say tar-BOOSH. The American pronunciation is /tɑrˈbuʃ/. In British English it is /tɑːˈbuːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarboosh?
Tarboosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOSH). Broken into parts: tar · BOOSH.
Is tarboosh 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 /tɑːˈbuːʃ/ (tah-BOOSH).