How to pronounce tarsal
Say it like TAR-sul. Tarsal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarsal 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tarsal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-sul.
What does tarsal mean?
- Of or relating to the tarsus.
- Being or relating to plates of dense connective tissue that serve to stiffen the eyelids.
Where does tarsal come from?
From tarsus + -al, cognate to New Latin tarsālis.
Words that rhyme with tarsal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tarsal.
Questions about saying tarsal
How do you pronounce tarsal?
Say TAR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrsəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarsal?
Tarsal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · sul.
Is tarsal 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 /ˈtɑːsəl/ (TAH-sul).