How to pronounce scalar
Say it like SKAY-ler. Scalar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY).
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- SKAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scalar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAY-luh.
What does scalar mean?
- A quantity that has magnitude but not direction.
- An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input.
- Having magnitude but not direction.
- Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array).
- Of, or relating to scale.
Where does scalar come from?
Borrowed from Latin scālāris, adjectival form from scāla (“a flight of steps, stairs, staircase, ladder, scale”), for *scadla, from scandere (“to climb”); compare scale.
Words that rhyme with scalar
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Questions about saying scalar
How do you pronounce scalar?
Say SKAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalar?
Scalar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY). Broken into parts: SKAY · ler.
Is scalar 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 /ˈskeɪlə/ (SKAY-luh).