How to pronounce Bihar
Say it like bih-HAR. Bihar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR).
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- bih
- HAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bihar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Bihar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-HAH.
What does Bihar mean?
- A state in eastern India. Capital and largest city: Patna.
Words that rhyme with Bihar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bihar.
Questions about saying Bihar
How do you pronounce Bihar?
Say bih-HAR. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈhɑr/. In British English it is /bɪˈhɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bihar?
Bihar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR). Broken into parts: bih · HAR.
Is Bihar 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 /bɪˈhɑː/ (bih-HAH).