How to pronounce jar
Say it like JAR. Jar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAH.
What does jar mean?
- be incompatible; be or come into conflict“These colors clash”
- move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
- shock physically“Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game”
- a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
- the quantity contained in a jar“he drank a jar of beer”
- a sudden jarring impact“the door closed with a jolt”“all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers”
Where does jar come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with jar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jar.
Questions about saying jar
How do you pronounce jar?
Say JAR. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑr/. In British English it is /dʒɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jar?
Jar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAR.
Is jar 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 /dʒɑː/ (JAH).