How to pronounce oscar
Say it like AW-sker. Oscar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔskɚ/AW-sker
UK British/ˈɒskə/OS-kuh
- AW
- sker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- skerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oscar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OS-kuh.
What does oscar mean?
noun
- A cichlid fish of species Astronotus ocellatus, native to South America, sometimes kept in aquariums.
Questions about saying oscar
How do you pronounce oscar?
Say AW-sker. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔskɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscar?
Oscar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · sker.
Is oscar 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 /ˈɒskə/ (OS-kuh).