How to pronounce tarn
Say it like TARN. Tarn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TARN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tarn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAHN.
What does tarn mean?
- A small mountain lake, especially in Northern England.
- One of many small mountain lakes or ponds.
Where does tarn come from?
From Middle English terne, tarne (“lake; pond, pool”), from Old Norse tjǫrn (“a small lake without tributaries”), from Proto-Germanic *ternō (“water hole”), perhaps related to *turnaz (“bitter, embittered”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-Europ
Words that rhyme with tarn
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Questions about saying tarn
How do you pronounce tarn?
Say TARN. The American pronunciation is /tɑrn/. In British English it is /tɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarn?
Tarn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TARN.
Is tarn 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 /tɑːn/ (TAHN).