How to pronounce polar
Say it like POH-ler. Polar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay 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 polar
- 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: POH-luh.
What does polar mean?
- having a pair of equal and opposite charges
- characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed“in diametric contradiction to his claims”“diametrical (or opposite) points of view”
- located at or near or coming from the earth's poles“polar diameter”“polar zone”
Where does polar come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin polāris.
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Words that rhyme with polar
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Questions about saying polar
How do you pronounce polar?
Say POH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polar?
Polar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ler.
Is polar 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 /ˈpəʊlə/ (POH-luh).