tariff

/ˈtærɪf/

Syllables ta·riff

Stress TA-riff

Phonics Breakdown

tar

/tær/

short a

iff

/ɪf/

short i

Meaning

a tax placed on imported or exported goods

Sound Reference

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tar=/tær/(tax) + iff=/ɪf/(if)

Example

The government raised the tariff on imported cars.