How to pronounce maar
Say it like MAR. Maar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of maar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH.
What does maar mean?
- A broad volcanic crater, usually filled with water to form a lake.
Where does maar come from?
English usage from 1825, from German Maar, of uncertain origin (see the German entry for theories), possibly from Vulgar Latin *mara (“standing water”), from Latin mare (“sea”), and thus a Doublet of mare (“a large, dark plain; a lake on Ti
Words that rhyme with maar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maar.
Words that sound like maar
Questions about saying maar
How do you pronounce maar?
Say MAR. The American pronunciation is /mɑr/. In British English it is /mɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maar?
Maar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAR.
Is maar 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 /mɑː/ (MAH).
What words sound the same as maar?
Maar sounds the same as mar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.