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How to pronounce gnar

Say it like NAR. Gnar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.

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US American/nɑr/NAR
UK British/nɑː/NAH
  • NAR
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Gnar pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.

American vs British pronunciation of gnar

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: NAH.

What does gnar mean?

verb
  1. To snarl or growl.
adjective
  1. Gnarly.
noun
  1. Snow or an ocean wave.

Where does gnar come from?

Inherited from Old English gnyrran.

Words that rhyme with gnar

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gnar.

Questions about saying gnar

How do you pronounce gnar?

Say NAR. The American pronunciation is /nɑr/. In British English it is /nɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in gnar?

Gnar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAR.

Is gnar 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 /nɑː/ (NAH).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).