How to pronounce tartuffe
Say it like tar-TOOF. Tartuffe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOF).
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- tar
- TOOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tartuffe 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.
- TOOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tartuffe
- 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-TYOOF.
What does tartuffe mean?
- A religious hypocrite.
Where does tartuffe come from?
From French tartuffe, from the protagonist Tartuffe (from Italian tartufo (“truffle”)) in the play of the same name by Molière.
Words that rhyme with tartuffe
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Questions about saying tartuffe
How do you pronounce tartuffe?
Say tar-TOOF. The American pronunciation is /tɑrˈtuf/. In British English it is /tɑːˈtjuːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tartuffe?
Tartuffe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOF). Broken into parts: tar · TOOF.
Is tartuffe 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 /tɑːˈtjuːf/ (tah-TYOOF).