How to pronounce nightjar
Say it like NYTE-jar. Nightjar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- jar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightjar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nightjar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NYTE-jah.
What does nightjar mean?
- Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.
Where does nightjar come from?
From night + jar (“a discordant sound”), due to the bird's harsh call.
Questions about saying nightjar
How do you pronounce nightjar?
Say NYTE-jar. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtdʒɑr/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightjar?
Nightjar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · jar.
Is nightjar 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 /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/ (NYTE-jah).