How to pronounce sodar
Say it like SOH-dar. Sodar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- dar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- darKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sodar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-dah.
What does sodar mean?
- A system resembling sonar but used in the air, for meteorological measurements, rather than in water.
- A type of system using such a method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
- An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
Where does sodar come from?
Short for sonic detection and ranging; compare radar, sonar.
Questions about saying sodar
How do you pronounce sodar?
Say SOH-dar. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊdɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊdɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodar?
Sodar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · dar.
Is sodar 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 /ˈsəʊdɑː/ (SOH-dah).