How to pronounce tarpan
Say it like TAR-pun. Tarpan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarpan 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.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tarpan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-pun.
What does tarpan mean?
- An extinct Northern European wild horse, Equus ferus ferus.
Words that rhyme with tarpan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tarpan.
Questions about saying tarpan
How do you pronounce tarpan?
Say TAR-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrpən/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarpan?
Tarpan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · pun.
Is tarpan 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 /ˈtɑːpən/ (TAH-pun).