How to pronounce muhtar
Say it like MUUT-ar. Muhtar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUT).
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US American/ˈmʊtɑr/MUUT-ar
UK British/ˈmʊtɑː/MUUT-ah
- MUUT
- ar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muhtar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of muhtar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MUUT-ah.
What does muhtar mean?
noun
- An elected village or neighborhood official in modern Turkey.
Questions about saying muhtar
How do you pronounce muhtar?
Say MUUT-ar. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʊtɑr/. In British English it is /ˈmʊtɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muhtar?
Muhtar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUT). Broken into parts: MUUT · ar.
Is muhtar 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 /ˈmʊtɑː/ (MUUT-ah).