How to Pronounce "tarnation"
word
tɑɹˈneɪʃən
tar-NAY-shun
tɑːnˈeɪʃən
tah-NAY-shun
Definition
An old-fashioned, mild exclamation used to show surprise, anger, or frustration. Similar to saying 'damnation' or 'darn'.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɑɹˈneɪʃən
British English
tɑːnˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tar-NAY-shun
UK
tah-NAY-shun
Listen in Context
Tarnation! Where did I put my keys?
What in tarnation is that noise?
Why in tarnation did you do that?
Well, tarnation, I wasn't expecting that outcome at all.