How to pronounce thar
Say it like THAR. Thar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/θɑr/THAR
UK British/θɑː/THAH
- THAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thar pronunciation, sound by sound
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- THARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAH.
What does thar mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of tahr.
Words that rhyme with thar
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Questions about saying thar
How do you pronounce thar?
Say THAR. The American pronunciation is /θɑr/. In British English it is /θɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thar?
Thar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THAR.
Is thar 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 /θɑː/ (THAH).