How to pronounce registrar
Say it like REJ-ih-strar. Registrar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ).
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- REJ
- ih
- strar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Registrar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- strarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of registrar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REJ-ih-strah.
What does registrar mean?
- An officer in a university who keeps enrollment and academic achievement records.
- The person responsible for record-keeping related to a museum's or archive's collection.
- The chief executive officer of a judicial forum, in charge of the entire registry of the department.
Where does registrar come from?
From Medieval Latin registrārius, from registrum (“register”) + -ārius (“agent of use”).
Questions about saying registrar
How do you pronounce registrar?
Say REJ-ih-strar. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdʒɪˌstrɑr/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdʒɪˌstrɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in registrar?
Registrar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ). Broken into parts: REJ · ih · strar.
Is registrar 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 /ˈrɛdʒɪˌstrɑː/ (REJ-ih-strah).