How do you pronounce Tartarus?

Tartarus is pronounced TAR-tuh-rus.

What is the correct pronunciation of Tartarus?

The correct pronunciation of Tartarus is TAR-tuh-rus (IPA: /ˈtɑːrtərəs/).

Yes, Tartarus is a Greek name meaning "The abyss".

/TAR-tuh-rus/

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Meaning & Origin

Tartarus is a Greek name meaning "The abyss".

Pronounced in: Halo (Video Game)

Quick Facts

Language Greek

Gender Male

Phonetic TAR-tuh-rus

IPA /ˈtɑːrtərəs/

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as TAR-tuh-rus. Keep the original Greek phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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