How to pronounce tartness
Say it like TART-nus. Tartness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TART).
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- TART
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tartness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAHT-nus.
What does tartness mean?
- The characteristic of being tart; sharpness of taste.
Where does tartness come from?
From Middle English *tartnesse, from Old English teartnes (“sharpness, severity, asperity”), equivalent to tart + -ness.
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Questions about saying tartness
How do you pronounce tartness?
Say TART-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartness?
Tartness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TART). Broken into parts: TART · nus.
Is tartness 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 /ˈtɑːtnəs/ (TAHT-nus).