How to pronounce tarsier
Say it like TAR-see-er. Tarsier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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US American/ˈtɑrsiər/TAR-see-er
UK British/ˈtɑːsiə/TAH-see-uh
- TAR
- see
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarsier 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tarsier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-see-uh.
What does tarsier mean?
noun
- An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.
Questions about saying tarsier
How do you pronounce tarsier?
Say TAR-see-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrsiər/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarsier?
Tarsier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · see · er.
Is tarsier 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 /ˈtɑːsiə/ (TAH-see-uh).