How to pronounce tartars
Say it like TAR-terz. Tartars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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US American/ˈtɑrtɚz/TAR-terz
UK British/ˈtɑːtəz/TAH-tuz
- TAR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartars 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tartars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-tuz.
What does tartars mean?
noun
- plural of tartar How to pronounce tartar
Questions about saying tartars
How do you pronounce tartars?
Say TAR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartars?
Tartars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · terz.
Is tartars 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 /ˈtɑːtəz/ (TAH-tuz).