How to pronounce tariffs
Say it like TER-ufs. Tariffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrəfs/TER-ufs
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- TER
- ufs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tariffs 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.
- ufsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does tariffs mean?
noun
- plural of tariff How to pronounce tariff
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tariff How to pronounce tariff
Questions about saying tariffs
How do you pronounce tariffs?
Say TER-ufs. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrəfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tariffs?
Tariffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · ufs.