How to pronounce tarot
Say it like tar-OH. Tarot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- tar
- OH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tarot
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAR-oh.
What does tarot mean?
- A card game played in various different variations.
- Any of the set of 78 playing cards (divided into five suits, including one of permanent trumps), often used for mystical divination.
Where does tarot come from?
Borrowed from French tarot, from Italian tarocco.
Words that rhyme with tarot
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Words that sound like tarot
Questions about saying tarot
How do you pronounce tarot?
Say tar-OH. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæˈroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtærəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarot?
Tarot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: tar · OH.
Is tarot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈtærəʊ/ (TAR-oh).
What words sound the same as tarot?
Tarot sounds the same as taro in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.