How to pronounce lar
Say it like LAR. Lar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH.
What does lar mean?
- singular of lares: a household god, particularly overseeing the family itself.
- A lar gibbon (Hylobates lar).
- Alternative spelling of lah.
Where does lar come from?
Borrowed from Latin lār (“ancestral deity or spirit”) from Etruscan.
Words that rhyme with lar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lar.
Questions about saying lar
How do you pronounce lar?
Say LAR. The American pronunciation is /lɑr/. In British English it is /lɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lar?
Lar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAR.
Is lar 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 /lɑː/ (LAH).