How to Pronounce "target"
word
/ˈtɑɹɡət/
TAR-guht
/tˈɑːɡɪt/
TAH-git
Definition
A target is something you want to reach, achieve, hit, or affect. It can mean a goal, the object you aim at, or the person or group that something is directed toward.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɑɹɡət/
British English
/tˈɑːɡɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAR-guht
UK
TAH-git
Listen in Context
Our target is to finish the project this week.
She hit the target with the arrow.
This ad targets young people.
We’re still a little behind, but I think we can hit our target by Friday.