How do you pronounce "tartar"?

In American English: /ˈtɑːrtɝ/ (TAHRT-ur). In British English: /tˈɑːtə/ (T-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈtɑːrtɝ/ (TAHRT-ur). In Australian English: /tˈɑːtə/ (T-aht).

Is "tartar" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɑːrtɝ/ (TAHRT-ur), while in British English it's /tˈɑːtə/ (T-aht).

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tartar

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/ˈtɑːrtɝ/

TAHRT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

tɑːrttar·ɝtar

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