Hoe spreek je „targets” uit in het Engels
ˈtɑːrɡɪts
TAR·gits
Hoofdklemtoon: TAR
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “targets”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
TAR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
gits
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("TAR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "targets" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "targets is" sounds like "targets-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "targets" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“targets inside Kyiv. And as they do that, the Ukrainians are going after all these refineries across Russia. I mean,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“targets for the next 3 years in three things of three pillars uh one is water”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“targets and and who is smarter predator or prey predators are smarter than prey”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“targets. They don't want fair fights. They want I want someone who's going to”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“targets, but at various levels.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“targets in western and central Iran. There is no indication what targets have”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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targets inside Kyiv. And as they do that, the Ukrainians are going after all these refineries across Russia. I mean,
Hoor in context: “targets”
9.947 clipsThe Engels word “targets” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈtɑːrɡɪts (phonetic respelling: TAR-gits). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (TAR · gits), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (TAR). Grammatically, “targets” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 9.947 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “targets” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @36:50
“stepping up their attacks on civilian targets inside Kyiv. And as they do that, the Ukrainians are going after all these refineries across Russia. I mean, that, the Ukrainians are going after all”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:56
“environment and just this year uh some months ago we came out with global targets for the next 3 years in three things of three pillars uh one is water consumption we're committed to reduce water consumption by almost 20% from the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:29
“eyesight we have the eyes of a hunter stereo emissions will be lock-in on targets and and who is smarter predator or prey predators are smarter than prey they have their eyes at the front of their face like lions tigers wild”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @129:08
“people we can look like easier targets. Even in crime, crime, they pick their targets. They don't want fair fights. They want I want someone who's going to go down easy. Kids are the most um overly abused population. Why? Because”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @17:32
“China. We have no relationship with Iran. So, they're all considered hard targets, but at various levels. Okay. So, this the objective is the primary objective is to build a new team in this country.”
Definitie & Betekenis: “targets”
- A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
- A goal or objective.
- To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
- To aim for as an audience or demographic.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “Take careful aim at the target.”
- “Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet ambitious growth targets. That model is still prevalent today.”
- “targets inside Kyiv. And as they do that, the Ukrainians are going after all these refineries across Russia. I mean,”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “targets”
- Pronunciation:
- TAR-gits
- Lettergrepen:
- TAR · gits
- Written Hyphenation:
- tar · gets
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- TAR
- IPA:
- ˈtɑːrɡɪts
- Hoor in context
- targets
Woorden die rijmen op “targets”
-ɑrgɪtsWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
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Veelgestelde vragen over „targets”
Hoe spreek je “targets” uit in het Engels?
“targets” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄ˈtɑːrɡɪts⁄ (TAR-gits). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “targets”?
“targets” heeft 2 lettergrepen: TAR · gits.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “targets”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “targets” ligt op “TAR”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “targets”?
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
Hoe kan ik “targets” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 9947 videovoorbeelden van “targets” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “targets”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).