How to pronounce tartly
Say it like TART-lee. Tartly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TART).
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- TART
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tartly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAHT-lee.
What does tartly mean?
- In a tart manner; sourly or bitterly.
Where does tartly come from?
From tart + -ly.
Words that rhyme with tartly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tartly.
Questions about saying tartly
How do you pronounce tartly?
Say TART-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrtli/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartly?
Tartly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TART). Broken into parts: TART · lee.
Is tartly 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 /ˈtɑːtli/ (TAHT-lee).