How to pronounce tartareous
Say it like tar-TER-ee-us. Tartareous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- tar
- TER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartareous 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.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tartareous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tah-TAIR-ee-us.
What does tartareous mean?
- Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar
- Having a rough, crumbly surface.“Many lichens are tartareous.”
- Of or pertaining to Tartarus; hellish.
Where does tartareous come from?
From tartar + -eous, compare tartarous.
Words that rhyme with tartareous
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Questions about saying tartareous
How do you pronounce tartareous?
Say tar-TER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /tɑrˈtɛriəs/. In British English it is /tɑːˈtɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartareous?
Tartareous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: tar · TER · ee · us.
Is tartareous 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 /tɑːˈtɛəriəs/ (tah-TAIR-ee-us).