How to pronounce tartronic
Say it like tar-TRON-ik. Tartronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRON).
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- tar
- TRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartronic 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.
- TRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tartronic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tah-TRON-ik.
What does tartronic mean?
- Of or pertaining to tartronic acid, a dicarboxylic acid related to malonic acid.
Where does tartronic come from?
tart(a)r + -onic
Words that rhyme with tartronic
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Questions about saying tartronic
How do you pronounce tartronic?
Say tar-TRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /tɑrˈtrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /tɑːˈtrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartronic?
Tartronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRON). Broken into parts: tar · TRON · ik.
Is tartronic 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 /tɑːˈtrɒnɪk/ (tah-TRON-ik).