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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.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Al Gore: This Is the Moment to Take On the Climate Crisispumped into the tar sands,
Definition summary: (usually uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.

Example 1 of 8

Al Gore: This Is the Moment to Take On the Climate Crisis

pumped into the tar sands,

[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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