Learn How to Pronounce tarry
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
tarry
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɑːri
Examples:
I've had no time to tarry.
You should not tarry on the way.
But though Christ tarries past our time, he will not tarry past the due time.
Learn more about:tarry
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: tarry
Learn Individual Sounds
Break tarry down into individual sounds such as ˈtɑːri. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say tarry in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say tarry in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with tarry.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of tarry pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ta-RRY". The correct stress is on the first syllable, as in /ˈtæri/ (US) and /ˈtɑːri/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "tarry".
- Vowel confusion: People often confuse the vowel sound in "tarry" with that in "carry". The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound, /æ/ in US and /ɑː/ in UK. Tip: Practice the vowel sound separately to distinguish it clearly.
- Omitting the final "y": Some may drop the "y" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "tar". This changes the word entirely. The correct pronunciation ends with the "y" sound, /i/. Tip: Make sure to finish with the "y" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners sometimes overpronounce the "r" in "tarry", making it sound like "tar-ree". The "r" should be pronounced clearly but not excessively. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle, focusing on the smooth transition to the "y".
- Mixing up with "tarry" and "tarrying": Some confuse the base form "tarry" with its gerund form "tarrying". The latter has a different stress pattern, /ˈtæriɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈtɑːriɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Practice both forms separately to avoid confusion.