How to pronounce scholar
Say it like SKAH-ler. Scholar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH).
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- SKAH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scholar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scholar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOL-uh.
What does scholar mean?
- a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
- someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs
- a student who holds a scholarship
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with scholar
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Questions about saying scholar
How do you pronounce scholar?
Say SKAH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scholar?
Scholar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH). Broken into parts: SKAH · ler.
Is scholar 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 /ˈskɒlə/ (SKOL-uh).