How to pronounce molar
Say it like MOH-ler. Molar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of molar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-luh.
What does molar mean?
- A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.“Jamie had a molar removed as it was decaying.”
- Of or relating to the molar teeth, or to grinding.
- Of, relating to, or being a solution containing one mole of solute per liter of solution.
- Of or relating to a complete body of matter as distinct from its molecular or atomic constituents.
Where does molar come from?
Inherited from Middle English molar, from Latin molāris (“millstone, molar”).
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Words that rhyme with molar
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Questions about saying molar
How do you pronounce molar?
Say MOH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molar?
Molar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ler.
Is molar 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 /ˈməʊlə/ (MOH-luh).