How to pronounce radars
Say it like RAY-darz. Radars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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US American/ˈreɪˌdɑrz/RAY-darz
UK British/ˈreɪˌdɑːz/RAY-dahz
- RAY
- darz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radars 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.
- darzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of radars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAY-dahz.
What does radars mean?
noun
- plural of radar How to pronounce radar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of radar How to pronounce radar
Questions about saying radars
How do you pronounce radars?
Say RAY-darz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪˌdɑrz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪˌdɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radars?
Radars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · darz.
Is radars 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 /ˈreɪˌdɑːz/ (RAY-dahz).