How to pronounce jars
Say it like JARZ. Jars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dʒɑrz/JARZ
UK British/dʒɑːz/JAHZ
- JARZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JARZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAHZ.
What does jars mean?
noun
- plural of jar How to pronounce jar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jar How to pronounce jar
Words that rhyme with jars
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Questions about saying jars
How do you pronounce jars?
Say JARZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑrz/. In British English it is /dʒɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jars?
Jars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JARZ.
Is jars 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 /dʒɑːz/ (JAHZ).