How to Pronounce "tartan"
word
ˈtɑɹtən
TAR-tuhn
tˈɑːtən
TAH-tuhn
Definition
A patterned cloth consisting of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands, usually associated with Scottish kilts and clans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑɹtən
British English
tˈɑːtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAR-tuhn
UK
TAH-tuhn
Listen in Context
The Scottish kilt is made of tartan.
She bought a tartan scarf for winter.
His jacket has a red and green tartan pattern.
I love the way classic tartan looks on scarves and skirts.