How to Pronounce Coal-tar

To pronounce "coal-tar", say COALT-ar — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COALT-ar

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"coal-tar" has 2 syllables: coalt-ar.

What does coal-tar mean?

noun

  1. A black, viscous tar made by the destructive distillation of coal (to make coke and town gas); it contains a great number of compounds including hydrocarbons and phenols; used in the preparation of medicated soap and shampoo, and industrially for the manufacture of very many products.

Related words

coaltarcarbolineumcreosotesaprolnaphthalene

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How many syllables are in "coal-tar"?▾

"Coal-tar" has 2 syllables: coalt · ar.

What does "coal-tar" mean?▾

Coal-tar: A black, viscous tar made by the destructive distillation of coal (to make coke and town gas); it contains a great number of compounds including hydrocarbons and phenols; used in the preparation of medicated soap and shampoo, and industrially for the manufacture of very many products.

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