How to Pronounce Tarragon

To pronounce "tarragon", say TARR-ag-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtæɹəɡən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtæɹəɡən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tarragon”

"tarragon" has 3 syllables: tarr-ag-on.

What does tarragon mean?

noun

  1. A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.
  2. The leaves of this plant (either fresh, or preserved in vinegar / oil mixture) used as a seasoning.

Synonyms

dragon's wortestragon

Related words

estragonvinegarartemisiamugwortdragonwort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tarragon"?▾

"Tarragon" has 3 syllables: tarr · ag · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "tarragon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tarragon" is /ˈtæɹəɡən/.

What does "tarragon" mean?▾

Tarragon: A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.

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