How to pronounce guitar
Say it like ghih-TAR. Guitar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce guitar. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ghih
- TAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Stress the second syllable: 'gih-TAR'.
Guitar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of guitar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ghih-TAH.
What does guitar mean?
- a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
Words that rhyme with guitar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guitar.
Questions about saying guitar
How do you pronounce guitar?
Say ghih-TAR. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪˈtɑr/. In British English it is /ɡɪˈtɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guitar?
Guitar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: ghih · TAR.
Is guitar 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 /ɡɪˈtɑː/ (ghih-TAH).