How to pronounce gar
Say it like GAR. Gar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH.
What does gar mean?
- Any of several North American fish of the family Lepisosteidae that have long, narrow jaws.
- A garfish, Belone belone.
Where does gar come from?
Clipping of garfish, from Middle English gare + fish.
Words that rhyme with gar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gar.
Questions about saying gar
How do you pronounce gar?
Say GAR. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑr/. In British English it is /ɡɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gar?
Gar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAR.
Is gar 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 /ɡɑː/ (GAH).