How To Pronounce Target
target
In British English, target is pronounced /ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰɑːʴ.ɡɪt̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/.
Target has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Target has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Target
How do you pronounce target in British English?
In British English, target is pronounced /ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰɑːʴ.ɡɪt̚].
How do you pronounce target in American English?
In American English, target is pronounced /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/.
How many syllables are in target?
Target has two syllables, /tɑː/ + /ɡɪt/.
Where is the stress in target?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /tɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce target the same way?
No. British English has /ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/ and American English has /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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