How to pronounce arr
Say it like AR. Arr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arr 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 arr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH.
What does arr mean?
- Yes.
- Used stereotypically in imitation of pirates.
- To say “arr” like a pirate.“How do you know someone's a pirate? Because they arr.”
- Alternative form of ar; the name of the Latin script letter R/r.
Where does arr come from?
The pirate-imitation form was derived from the West Country dialect after its use by West Country-born actor Robert Newton (1905–1956) in the films Treasure Island (1950) and Blackbeard the Pirate (1952), and the former’s spin-off media, in w
Words that rhyme with arr
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Words that sound like arr
Questions about saying arr
How do you pronounce arr?
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 arr?
Arr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AR.
Is arr 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 arr?
Arr sounds the same as ar, are, our in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.