To pronounce "tarmac", say TARM-ac — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tarmac
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TARM-ac
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"tarmac" has 2 syllables: tarm-ac. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tarmac" has 2 syllables: tarm · ac.
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