How to pronounce mahr
Say it like MAR. Mahr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mahr 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 mahr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH.
What does mahr mean?
- A mandatory gift from the groom (or his family) to the bride (or her family) upon marriage in Islamic cultures.
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Words that rhyme with mahr
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Words that sound like mahr
Questions about saying mahr
How do you pronounce mahr?
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 mahr?
Mahr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAR.
Is mahr 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 mahr?
Mahr sounds the same as mar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.