How to pronounce attar
Say it like AT-er. Attar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of attar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-uh.
What does attar mean?
- An essential oil extracted from flowers.
- A perfume made from this oil.
Words that rhyme with attar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attar.
Questions about saying attar
How do you pronounce attar?
Say AT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attar?
Attar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · er.
Is attar 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 /ˈætə/ (AT-uh).