How to pronounce soundbar
Say it like SOWND-bar. Soundbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND).
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- SOWND
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soundbar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of soundbar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOWND-bah.
What does soundbar mean?
- A bar containing multiple speakers that can be mounted under or alongside a television, etc. instead of having separate speakers positioned around the room.
Where does soundbar come from?
From sound + bar.
Questions about saying soundbar
How do you pronounce soundbar?
Say SOWND-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊndˌbɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊndˌbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soundbar?
Soundbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND). Broken into parts: SOWND · bar.
Is soundbar 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 /ˈsaʊndˌbɑː/ (SOWND-bah).