How to pronounce bazar
Say it like buh-ZAR. Bazar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAR).
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- buh
- ZAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bazar 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 bazar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-ZAH.
What does bazar mean?
- a street of small shops (especially in Orient)
- a shop where a variety of goods are sold
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Words that rhyme with bazar
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Words that sound like bazar
Questions about saying bazar
How do you pronounce bazar?
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 bazar?
Bazar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAR). Broken into parts: buh · ZAR.
Is bazar 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 bazar?
Bazar sounds the same as bazaar, bizarre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.