How to pronounce quasar
Say it like KWAY-zar. Quasar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY).
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- KWAY
- zar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quasar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of quasar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAY-zah.
What does quasar mean?
- An extragalactic object, starlike in appearance, that is among the most luminous and (putatively) the most distant objects in the universe.
Where does quasar come from?
Blend of quasi- + stellar, from quasi-stellar radio source.
Questions about saying quasar
How do you pronounce quasar?
Say KWAY-zar. The American pronunciation is /ˈkweɪzɑr/. In British English it is /ˈkweɪzɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quasar?
Quasar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY). Broken into parts: KWAY · zar.
Is quasar 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 /ˈkweɪzɑː/ (KWAY-zah).