How to pronounce ajvar
Say it like EYE-var. Ajvar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- var
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ajvar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- varKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ajvar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-vah.
What does ajvar mean?
- A relish made principally out of red bell peppers, sometimes with eggplant, garlic and chili pepper, predominantly popular in the Western Balkans.
Where does ajvar come from?
Borrowed from Serbo-Croatian àjvār (“ajvar, caviar”).
Questions about saying ajvar
How do you pronounce ajvar?
Say EYE-var. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪvɑr/. In British English it is /ˈaɪvɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ajvar?
Ajvar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · var.
Is ajvar 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 /ˈaɪvɑː/ (EYE-vah).