How to pronounce tare
Say it like TAIR. Tare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAIR.
What does tare mean?
- A vetch, or the seed of a vetch (genus Vicia, esp. Vicia sativa).
- Any of the tufted grasses of the genus Lolium; darnel.
- A damaging weed growing in fields of grain.
- The empty weight of a container; unladen weight.
- To take into account the weight of the container, wrapping etc. in weighting merchandise.
- To set a zero value on an instrument (usually a balance) that discounts the starting point.
Where does tare come from?
From Middle English tare (“vetch”), from Old English *taru, from Proto-West Germanic *taru.
Words that rhyme with tare
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Words that sound like tare
Questions about saying tare
How do you pronounce tare?
Say TAIR. The American pronunciation is /tɛr/. In British English it is /tɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tare?
Tare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAIR.
Is tare 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 /tɛə/ (TAIR).
What words sound the same as tare?
Tare sounds the same as tear in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.