How to pronounce sitar
Say it like SIT-ar. Sitar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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US American/ˈsɪtɑr/SIT-ar
UK British/ˈsɪtɑː/SIT-ah
- SIT
- ar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sitar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-ah.
What does sitar mean?
noun
- A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.
Questions about saying sitar
How do you pronounce sitar?
Say SIT-ar. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sitar?
Sitar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · ar.
Is sitar 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 /ˈsɪtɑː/ (SIT-ah).