How to pronounce tarrier
Say it like TAR-ee-er. Tarrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarrier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tarrier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAR-ee-uh.
What does tarrier mean?
- A layabout or loiterer; someone who tarries.
- comparative form of tarry: more tarry How to pronounce tarry
Where does tarrier come from?
The Roman Catholic slang variation is possibly derived from Saint Erasmus being labeled as a "tarrier of time" before torture and execution for his beliefs.
Questions about saying tarrier
How do you pronounce tarrier?
Say TAR-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑriɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtæriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarrier?
Tarrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · ee · er.
Is tarrier 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 /ˈtæriə/ (TAR-ee-uh).