How to pronounce tarse
Say it like TARS. Tarse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TARS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tarse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAHS.
What does tarse mean?
- The tarsus (seven bones in the ankle).
- A male falcon.
Where does tarse come from?
Borrowed from French tarse, from Latin tarsus.
Words that rhyme with tarse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tarse.
Questions about saying tarse
How do you pronounce tarse?
Say TARS. The American pronunciation is /tɑrs/. In British English it is /tɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarse?
Tarse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TARS.
Is tarse 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 /tɑːs/ (TAHS).