How to pronounce sparr
Say it like SPAIR. Sparr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sparr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPA.
What does sparr mean?
- An English sparrow, house sparrow (Passer domesticus).
Where does sparr come from?
Likely from Middle English *spar, from Old Norse sparr, spǫrr (“sparrow”), from Proto-Germanic *sparwaz, from Proto-Indo-European *spḗr (“sparrow”).
Questions about saying sparr
How do you pronounce sparr?
Say SPAIR. The American pronunciation is /spær/. In British English it is /spæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparr?
Sparr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPAIR.
Is sparr 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 /spæ/ (SPA).