Proper Pronunciation Guide
tarpaulin
[
tɑ͜ɚ pə lən]
Tips:
- Pronounce the first syllable like the word “tar” and stress it.
- Pronounce both the letters “au” and the letter “i” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/ .
Practice Sentences:
| He covered the firewood, which was stacked up in his yard, with a tarpaulin. | |
| The tarpaulin covering the things in the back of his pick-up truck came loose and was flapping in the wind. |
Definition:
(noun) A large piece of water resistant material, such as canvas or nylon, that is used to cover construction materials and other things outdoors to protect them from rain, snow, wind, and sun.