How to Pronounce "tartar"
word
/ˈtɑɹtɝ/
TAR-ter
/tˈɑːtɐ/
TAH-tuh
Definition
Tartar is a hard, yellowish substance that forms on teeth if you don't clean them well. It can also mean a type of sauce called tartar sauce, or (rarely) refer to a member of certain Central Asian peoples.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɑɹtɝ/
British English
/tˈɑːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAR-ter
UK
TAH-tuh
Listen in Context
The dentist removed tartar from my teeth.
Too much tartar can cause gum disease.
I like fish with tartar sauce.
If you don't brush well, tartar will build up quickly.