How to pronounce ar
Say it like AR. Ar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH.
What does ar mean?
- a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere
- a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
- a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
Where does ar come from?
From Middle English *ar, arres pl, from earlier *er.
Words that rhyme with ar
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Words that sound like ar
Questions about saying ar
How do you pronounce ar?
Say AR. The American pronunciation is /ɑr/. In British English it is /ɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ar?
Ar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AR.
Is ar 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 /ɑː/ (AH).
What words sound the same as ar?
Ar sounds the same as are, our in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.