How to pronounce ajar
Say it like uh-JAR. Ajar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAR).
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- uh
- JAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ajar 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.
- JARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ajar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-JAH.
What does ajar mean?
- Slightly turned or opened.“The door was standing ajar.”
- Slightly turned or opened.“The door is ajar.”
- To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.
Where does ajar come from?
From Middle English ajar, on char (“on [the] turn”), from on (“on”) + char (“turn, occasion”), from Old English ċierr, cyrr (“turn”), from ċierran (“to turn, convert”), equivalent to a- + char.
Words that rhyme with ajar
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Questions about saying ajar
How do you pronounce ajar?
Say uh-JAR. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɑr/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ajar?
Ajar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAR). Broken into parts: uh · JAR.
Is ajar 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 /əˈdʒɑː/ (uh-JAH).