How to pronounce sarkar
Say it like SAR-kar. Sarkar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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US American/ˈsɑrˌkɑr/SAR-kar
UK British/ˈsɜːkɑː/SUR-kah
- SAR
- kar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarkar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sarkar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kah.
What does sarkar mean?
noun
- A native steward or housekeeper.
- The Government, the State.
- Administration of a particular prime minister.
Questions about saying sarkar
How do you pronounce sarkar?
Say SAR-kar. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑrˌkɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarkar?
Sarkar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · kar.
Is sarkar 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 /ˈsɜːkɑː/ (SUR-kah).