How to pronounce bazaar
Say it like buh-ZAR. Bazaar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAR).
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- buh
- ZAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bazaar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep 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 bazaar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-ZAH.
What does bazaar mean?
- A marketplace, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, and often covered with shops and stalls.
- A shop selling articles that are either exotic or eclectic.
- A fair or temporary market, often for charity.
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Words that rhyme with bazaar
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Questions about saying bazaar
How do you pronounce bazaar?
Say buh-ZAR. The American pronunciation is /bəˈzɑr/. In British English it is /bəˈzɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bazaar?
Bazaar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAR). Broken into parts: buh · ZAR.
Is bazaar 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 /bəˈzɑː/ (buh-ZAH).
What words sound the same as bazaar?
Bazaar sounds the same as bazar, bizarre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.