How to pronounce hr
Say it like AY-CHAR. Hr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈeɪˈtʃɑr/AY-CHAR
UK British/ˈeɪˈtʃɑː/AY-CHAH
- AY
- CHAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AY-CHAH.
What does hr mean?
noun
- a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day“the job will take more than an hour”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hour
- 60 minutes
Words that rhyme with hr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hr.
Questions about saying hr
How do you pronounce hr?
Say AY-CHAR. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˈtʃɑr/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˈtʃɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hr?
Hr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · CHAR.
Is hr 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 /ˈeɪˈtʃɑː/ (AY-CHAH).