How to pronounce lars
Say it like LARZ. Lars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LARZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHZ.
What does lars mean?
- Alternative form of Lares.
- Alternative form of lar (“Etruscan title”).
Where does lars come from?
Formed within English as a plural form of lar, q.v.
Words that rhyme with lars
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Questions about saying lars
How do you pronounce lars?
Say LARZ. The American pronunciation is /lɑrz/. In British English it is /lɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lars?
Lars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LARZ.
Is lars 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 /lɑːz/ (LAHZ).