How to pronounce czar
Say it like ZAR. Czar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Czar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of czar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZAH.
What does czar mean?
- Alternative spelling of tsar (especially common in American English)
- An appointed official tasked to regulate or oversee a specific area.“drug czar”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with czar
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Words that sound like czar
Questions about saying czar
How do you pronounce czar?
Say ZAR. The American pronunciation is /zɑr/. In British English it is /zɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in czar?
Czar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZAR.
Is czar 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 /zɑː/ (ZAH).
What words sound the same as czar?
Czar sounds the same as tsar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.