How to pronounce tarragon
Say it like TAR-uh-gahn. Tarragon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- uh
- gahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarragon 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 "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tarragon
American and British speakers say tarragon in essentially the same way: /ˈtærəɡɑn/ in the US and /ˈtærəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAR-uh-gun.
What does tarragon mean?
- A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.
- The leaves of this plant (either fresh, or preserved in a vinegar/oil mixture) used as a seasoning.
Where does tarragon come from?
Borrowed from Middle French targon (cf.
Questions about saying tarragon
How do you pronounce tarragon?
Say TAR-uh-gahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtærəɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtærəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarragon?
Tarragon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · uh · gahn.
Do Americans and Brits say tarragon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtærəɡɑn/ and the British form is /ˈtærəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.