How to pronounce schwar
Say it like SHWAR. Schwar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHWAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schwar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHWARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of schwar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHWAH.
What does schwar mean?
- A rhotacized schwa.
- The letter ɚ (and sometimes ɝ), used in the International Phonetic Alphabet used to represent a rhoticized schwa.
Where does schwar come from?
From schwa + r. Alteration of vowel in the word schwa to more closely approximate the sound described.
Words that rhyme with schwar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schwar.
Questions about saying schwar
How do you pronounce schwar?
Say SHWAR. The American pronunciation is /ʃwɑr/. In British English it is /ʃwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schwar?
Schwar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHWAR.
Is schwar 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 /ʃwɑː/ (SHWAH).