How to pronounce tartare
Say it like tar-TAR. Tartare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
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- tar
- TAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tartare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tah-TAH.
What does tartare mean?
- Chopped fine and served raw.
- A foodstuff chopped fine and served raw.“We ordered two steak tartares.”
Where does tartare come from?
French tartare (literally “Tartar”).
Words that rhyme with tartare
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tartare.
Questions about saying tartare
How do you pronounce tartare?
Say tar-TAR. The American pronunciation is /tɑrˈtɑr/. In British English it is /tɑːˈtɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartare?
Tartare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: tar · TAR.
Is tartare 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 /tɑːˈtɑː/ (tah-TAH).