How to pronounce alcazar
Say it like al-kuh-ZAR. Alcazar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAR).
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- al
- kuh
- ZAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcazar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alcazar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: al-kuh-ZAH.
What does alcazar mean?
- Any Moorish fortress in Spain.
Words that rhyme with alcazar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alcazar.
Questions about saying alcazar
How do you pronounce alcazar?
Say al-kuh-ZAR. The American pronunciation is /ˌælkəˈzɑr/. In British English it is /ˌælkəˈzɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcazar?
Alcazar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAR). Broken into parts: al · kuh · ZAR.
Is alcazar 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 /ˌælkəˈzɑː/ (al-kuh-ZAH).