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How to Pronounce "tarzan"

word

/ˈtɑɹˌzæn/, /ˈtɑɹzən/
TAR-zan, TAR-zuhn
/ˈtɑːˌzæn/, /ˈtɑːzən/
TAH-zan, TAH-zuhn

Definition

Tarzan is a famous fictional character, a man raised in the jungle who is shown as strong, wild, and close to nature. People also use the name informally to describe someone who looks or acts like that character.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈtɑɹˌzæn/, /ˈtɑɹzən/

British English

/ˈtɑːˌzæn/, /ˈtɑːzən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TAR-zan, TAR-zuhn

UK

TAH-zan, TAH-zuhn

Listen in Context

I watched a Tarzan movie last night.

The boy shouted like Tarzan in the park.

He wants to dress as Tarzan for Halloween.

He climbed that tree like he was Tarzan or something.