How to pronounce tartar
Say it like TAR-ter. Tartar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartar 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tartar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-tuh.
What does tartar mean?
- A red compound deposited during wine making, mostly potassium hydrogen tartrate; wine stone, a source of cream of tartar.
- A hard yellow deposit on the teeth, formed from dental plaque.
- A fearsome or angrily violent person.
Words that rhyme with tartar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tartar.
Questions about saying tartar
How do you pronounce tartar?
Say TAR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartar?
Tartar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · ter.
Is tartar 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 /ˈtɑːtə/ (TAH-tuh).