How to pronounce tarpon
Say it like TAR-pun. Tarpon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarpon 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 tarpon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-pun.
What does tarpon mean?
- Any of several fishes of the family Elopidae or Megalopidae, especially a large silvery game fish.
Words that rhyme with tarpon
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Questions about saying tarpon
How do you pronounce tarpon?
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 tarpon?
Tarpon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · pun.
Is tarpon 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).