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How to pronounce tarrasque

Say it like tuh-RASK. Tarrasque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RASK).

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US American/təˈræsk/tuh-RASK
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  • tuh
  • RASK
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Tarrasque pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  2. RASKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

What does tarrasque mean?

noun
  1. A gigantic lizard-like monster.

Where does tarrasque come from?

In the fantasy sense, introduced in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, derived from tarasque (“mythical European dragon”).

Words that rhyme with tarrasque

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Questions about saying tarrasque

How do you pronounce tarrasque?

Say tuh-RASK. The American pronunciation is /təˈræsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in tarrasque?

Tarrasque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RASK). Broken into parts: tuh · RASK.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).