How to pronounce dar
Say it like DAR. Dar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dɑr/DAR
UK British/dɑː/DAH
- DAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH.
What does dar mean?
adverb
- African-American Vernacular form of there.
- African-American Vernacular form of there.
- African-American Vernacular form of there.
Words that rhyme with dar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dar.
Questions about saying dar
How do you pronounce dar?
Say DAR. The American pronunciation is /dɑr/. In British English it is /dɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dar?
Dar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAR.
Is dar 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 /dɑː/ (DAH).