How to Pronounce Tariff

To pronounce "tariff", say TAR-iff — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæɹəf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtæɹəf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tariff”

"tariff" has 2 syllables: tar-iff. It rhymes with seraph and teraph, if that helps it stick.

What does tariff mean?

noun

  1. A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves.
  2. A schedule of rates, fees or prices.

verb

  1. To levy a duty on (something)

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Words that rhyme with tariff

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seraphteraphsheriffseriphceriphserifsherifsherriffcherif

Related words

dutytarifficationtaxcustomsratesdiscountpricepricing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tariff"?▾

"Tariff" has 2 syllables: tar · iff.

What is the IPA transcription of "tariff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tariff" is /ˈtæɹəf/.

What does "tariff" mean?▾

Tariff: A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves.

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