How to pronounce tartans
Say it like TAR-tunz. Tartans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartans 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tartans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-tunz.
What does tartans mean?
- Clothes made from tartan fabric; specifically, full Highland dress.
- plural of tartan How to pronounce tartan
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tartan How to pronounce tartan
Where does tartans come from?
From tartan + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum and plural forms of nouns; and third-person singular simple present indicative forms of regular verbs).
Questions about saying tartans
How do you pronounce tartans?
Say TAR-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrtənz/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartans?
Tartans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · tunz.
Is tartans 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 /ˈtɑːtənz/ (TAH-tunz).