How to pronounce afar
Say it like uh-FAR. Afar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAR).
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- uh
- FAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of afar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAH.
What does afar mean?
- At, to, or from a great distance; far away; distantly.“He was seen from afar.”
Where does afar come from?
From Middle English afer, equivalent to a- (“for, on, or of”) + far.
Words that rhyme with afar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of afar.
Questions about saying afar
How do you pronounce afar?
Say uh-FAR. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɑr/. In British English it is /əˈfɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afar?
Afar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAR). Broken into parts: uh · FAR.
Is afar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈfɑː/ (uh-FAH).