How to pronounce radar
Say it like RAY-dar. Radar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- darGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of radar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAY-dah.
What does radar mean?
- measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
Where does radar come from?
The verb is probably derived from the noun.
Questions about saying radar
How do you pronounce radar?
Say RAY-dar. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪˌdɑr/. In British English it is /ˈreɪˌdɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radar?
Radar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dar.
Is radar 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 /ˈreɪˌdɑː/ (RAY-dah).