How to pronounce Tartu
Say it like tar-TOO. Tartu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- tar
- TOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Tartu
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: tah-TYOO.
What does Tartu mean?
- The second-largest city in Estonia.
Where does Tartu come from?
Borrowed from Estonian Tartu, from earlier Tarbatu, ultimately from tarvas (“aurochs”), qv.
Words that rhyme with Tartu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tartu.
Questions about saying Tartu
How do you pronounce Tartu?
Say tar-TOO. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑrˈtu/. In British English it is /ˌtɑːˈtjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tartu?
Tartu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: tar · TOO.
Is Tartu 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 /ˌtɑːˈtjuː/ (tah-TYOO).