How to Pronounce "tar"
word
/ˈtɑɹ/
tar
/tˈɑː/
tah
Definition
A thick, black, sticky substance made from coal or wood, often used to make roads or waterproof surfaces.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɑɹ/
British English
/tˈɑː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tar
UK
tah
Listen in Context
The workers poured tar on the road.
The old roof was covered in tar to stop leaks.
Cigarette smoke contains harmful tar.
Don’t step in the fresh tar—it’ll never come off your shoes.