How to pronounce tarsus
Say it like TAR-sus. Tarsus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarsus 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tarsus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-sus.
What does tarsus mean?
- A group of small bones in this part of the foot. The seven bones of the human tarsus form the ankle and upper part of the foot.
- The shank or tarsometatarsus of the leg of a bird or reptile.
- The true foot or the fifth joint of the leg of an insect or other arthropod, typically consisting of several small segments and ending in a claw.
Where does tarsus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin tarsus.
Questions about saying tarsus
How do you pronounce tarsus?
Say TAR-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrsəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarsus?
Tarsus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · sus.
Is tarsus 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 /ˈtɑːsəs/ (TAH-sus).