How to pronounce tarnal
Say it like TAR-nul. Tarnal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarnal 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tarnal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-nul.
What does tarnal mean?
- damned (as an intensifier)
Where does tarnal come from?
From eternal, apparently as a minced version of infernal.
Words that rhyme with tarnal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tarnal.
Questions about saying tarnal
How do you pronounce tarnal?
Say TAR-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrnəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarnal?
Tarnal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · nul.
Is tarnal 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 /ˈtɑːnəl/ (TAH-nul).