tar

/tɑr/
Syllables tar
Stress TAR

Phonics Breakdown

t
/t/
voiceless th
ar
/ɑr/
r-controlled

Meaning

a thick, black, sticky substance used for roads or roofing

Sound Reference

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t=/t/(top) + ar=/ɑr/(car)

Example

The workers covered the road with tar.