To pronounce "tartar", say TART-ar — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tartar
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TART-ar
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"tartar" has 2 syllables: tart-ar. It rhymes with martyr and starter, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: tarter — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tartar" has 2 syllables: tart · ar.
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