How to Pronounce "tara"

word

/ˈtɑɹə/, /ˈtɛɹə/

TAH-ruh, TAIR-uh

/ˈtɑːrə/, /ˈtɛərə/

TAH-ruh, TAIR-uh

Definition

Tara is the weight of an empty container or vehicle, without including the contents inside.

American English

/ˈtɑɹə/, /ˈtɛɹə/

British English

/ˈtɑːrə/, /ˈtɛərə/

TAH-ruh, TAIR-uh

The tara of the empty box is 2 kilograms.

Subtract the tara to find the net weight.

The label shows the tara and gross weight.

Without knowing the tara, you can't get the real weight of the food inside.