How to pronounce tarmacs
Say it like TAR-maks. Tarmacs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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US American/ˈtɑrˌmæks/TAR-maks
UK British/ˈtɑːˌmæks/TAH-maks
- TAR
- maks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarmacs 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.
- maksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tarmacs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: TAH-maks.
What does tarmacs mean?
noun
- plural of tarmac How to pronounce tarmac
Questions about saying tarmacs
How do you pronounce tarmacs?
Say TAR-maks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrˌmæks/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːˌmæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarmacs?
Tarmacs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · maks.
Is tarmacs 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 /ˈtɑːˌmæks/ (TAH-maks).