2 syllables: Steak Tar, tare. Stress on Steak Tar.
STAYK tahr-TAHR
/ˈsteɪk tɑɹˈtɑɹ/
Steak Tartare is pronounced STAYK tahr-TAHR (/ˈsteɪk tɑɹˈtɑɹ/). It has two syllables (Steak Tar-tare), with the stress on "Steak Tar". Steak Tartare is a classic French dish of finely chopped or minced raw beef, often seasoned with capers, onions, and egg yolk, sometimes served with toast. The term typically refers to the prepared dish, while the phrase is used in menu descriptions and culinary contexts. It emphasizes texture, freshness, and precise, nuanced seasoning.
nounSteak Tartare is a classic French dish of finely chopped or minced raw beef, often seasoned with capers, onions, and egg yolk, sometimes served with toast. The term typically refers to the prepared dish, while the phrase is used in menu descriptions and culinary contexts. It emphasizes texture, freshness, and precise, nuanced seasoning.
How to Pronounce Steak Tartare
"The chef plated a delicate Steak Tartare with cornichons and a quail egg on top."
"We shared a traditional Steak Tartare as an appetizer, enjoying the peppery, tangy notes."
"Her tasting menu featured Steak Tartare paired with a crisp white wine."
Pronounce as two syllables for each word: STEAK (st-eɪ-k) with a long A as in ‘day,’ and TARTARE (tɑːˈtɑːr in US; tɑːˈtɑː in many non-US variants). Stress the second syllable of Tartare: ar-TAR-e. IPA: US /steɪk tɑɹˈtɑɹ̩/; UK /steɪk tɑːˈtɑː/; AU /steɪk tɑːˈtɑː/. Keep the bunched-tongue start of Tartare and avoid rounding the lips too much on /ɑː/. Audio reference: you’ll hear a crisp, even pronunciation on native menus and culinary videos.
Two common errors: 1) Slurring or merging the two words into one long chain; keep a brief pause between STEAK and TARTARE. 2) Misplacing stress in Tartare, often stressing the first syllable or the second; correct by stressing the second syllable: ta-RTA-re. Corrections: say STEAK clearly, then TART-are with stress on the middle syllable. In IPA, aim for /steɪk tɑːˈtɑː/ (UK/AU) or /steɪk tɑɹˈtɑɹ/ (US) and avoid /steɪk ˈtɑːˌtɑː/.
US tends to rhoticize the final r and use a rhotic /ɹ/; Tartare often /ˈtɑɹtɑɹ/ with post-vocalic r. UK and AU lean toward non-rhotic or lighter rhotics; Tartare commonly /ˈtɑːˌtɑː/ with less pronounced /ɹ/ in many contexts. The difference mainly occurs in the second word’s r-sound and vowel length in the first vowel of Tartare. For consistency, follow local menus and audio guides when ordering.
It combines a stressed second syllable in Tartare and a two-word boundary with a crisp stop after STEAK. The /eɪ/ in STEAK and the /ɑː/ vowels in Tartare require precise tongue height. The final syllable in Tartare often carries a light schwa or silent r depending on accent, which can confuse speakers. Practice the two-word rhythm and stress pattern to nail it.
Unique aspect is the silent or light-r in non-rhotic accents and the explicit second-stress pattern in Tartare. Also, some speakers insert a subtle pause between steak and tartare for clarity on menus; others link them with a short glottal stop. Pay attention to the middle consonant cluster in /tɑːtɑːr/ and the distribution of lip rounding on /æɪ/ vs /ɑː/.
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Steak Tartare originates from the French dish tartare, which itself is attributed to the Tatars of Central Asia, though the term in French cuisine refers to raw, finely chopped meat. The use of raw beef with seasonings dates to the 19th century French culinary tradition and gained global popularity in haute cuisine. The word steak is borrowed from English, while tartare is derived from the French tartare or steak tartare, possibly connected to the European practice of serving minced meat raw as a precursor to modern steak tartare. Early English-language menus in the late 1800s and early 1900s describe “Steak Tartare” as a refined, raw-meat starter, often with egg yolk and capers. Over time, the dish evolved to include variations like Dijon mustard, onions, cornichons, and pepper, reflecting regional tastes while preserving the essential raw beef preparations. The combined term steak tartare became a widely recognized culinary expression by the mid-20th century, with many international adaptations in restaurants worldwide.
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