How to pronounce tartaric
Say it like tar-TAR-ik. Tartaric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
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- tar
- TAR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartaric 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 "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tartaric
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: tah-TAR-ik.
What does tartaric mean?
- Containing tartrates
Words that rhyme with tartaric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tartaric.
Questions about saying tartaric
How do you pronounce tartaric?
Say tar-TAR-ik. The American pronunciation is /tɑrˈtærɪk/. In British English it is /tɑːˈtærɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartaric?
Tartaric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: tar · TAR · ik.
Is tartaric 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 /tɑːˈtærɪk/ (tah-TAR-ik).