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How to pronounce “tar

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Pronunciation guide for tar

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tar with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Garth Lenz : 石油真正的代價 17 minutes,In Ontario, the boreal marches down south to the north shore of Lake Superior.
Definition summary
(usually uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.

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How to pronounce tar

Garth Lenz : 石油真正的代價 17 minutes,

In Ontario, the boreal marches down south to the north shore of Lake Superior.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tar

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (usually uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.
  • (slang, dated) A sailor, because of the traditional tarpaulin clothes.
  • (uncountable) Black tar, a form of heroin.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To coat with tar.
  • (transitive) To besmirch.

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