How to pronounce Kandahar
Say it like KAN-duh-har. Kandahar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkændəhɑr/KAN-duh-har
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- KAN
- duh
- har
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kandahar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- harKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Kandahar mean?
proper noun
- A city, the capital of the province of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan.
- A province in southern Afghanistan.
Questions about saying Kandahar
How do you pronounce Kandahar?
Say KAN-duh-har. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændəhɑr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kandahar?
Kandahar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · duh · har.