How to pronounce katar
Say it like KUH-tar. Katar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUH).
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US American/ˈkətɑr/KUH-tar
UK British/ˈkətɑː/KUH-tah
- KUH
- tar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of katar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUH-tah.
What does katar mean?
noun
- Alternative form of katara (“type of dagger”).
Questions about saying katar
How do you pronounce katar?
Say KUH-tar. The American pronunciation is /ˈkətɑr/. In British English it is /ˈkətɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in katar?
Katar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUH). Broken into parts: KUH · tar.
Is katar 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 /ˈkətɑː/ (KUH-tah).