How to Pronounce Target

To pronounce "target", say TARG-et — 2 syllables, IPA /tɑːɡɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/tɑːɡɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “target”

"target" has 2 syllables: targ-et. It rhymes with ergot and marget, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: turgut — easy to mix up when writing.

What does target mean?

noun

A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
“Take careful aim at the target.”
A goal or objective.
“They have a target to finish the project by November.”

verb

To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
To aim for as an audience or demographic.
“The advertising campaign targeted older women.”

Synonyms

target language

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Words that rhyme with target

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ergot marget argot herget hergott turgut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "target"?▾

"Target" has 2 syllables: targ · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "target"?▾

The IPA transcription of "target" is /tɑːɡɪt/.

What does "target" mean?▾

Target: A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.

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