How to pronounce targets
Say it like TAR-guts. Targets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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US American/ˈtɑrɡəts/TAR-guts
UK British/ˈtɑːɡɪts/TAH-ghits
- TAR
- guts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Targets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of targets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-ghits.
What does targets mean?
noun
- plural of target How to pronounce target
- third-person singular simple present indicative of target How to pronounce target
Questions about saying targets
How do you pronounce targets?
Say TAR-guts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrɡəts/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːɡɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in targets?
Targets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · guts.
Is targets 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 /ˈtɑːɡɪts/ (TAH-ghits).