How to Pronounce Tarry

To pronounce "tarry", say TARRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtæ.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtæ.ɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tarry”

"tarry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: teri, terri, terrie, terry — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tarry mean?

noun

  1. A sojourn.

verb

  1. To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
  2. To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

Synonyms

staystopstop-overabideawaitwait onforestallput offhang abouthang around

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Words that rhyme with tarry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinaryemissarycarryancillaryairy

Related words

lingerloiterlurkloungelollygagdally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tarry"?▾

"Tarry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tarry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tarry" is /ˈtæ.ɹi/.

What does "tarry" mean?▾

Tarry: A sojourn.

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