How to Pronounce Tarsier

To pronounce "tarsier", say TARS-ier — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈta(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈta(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tarsier”

"tarsier" has 2 syllables: tars-ier.

What does tarsier mean?

noun

  1. An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.

Related words

tarsiidtarsioidtarsiiformtarsipedidtarsustarsometatarsusafrotarsiidtapir

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tarsier"?▾

"Tarsier" has 2 syllables: tars · ier.

What is the IPA transcription of "tarsier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tarsier" is /ˈta(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "tarsier" mean?▾

Tarsier: An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.

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