How to pronounce varchar
Say it like VAR-char. Varchar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɑrtʃɑr/VAR-char
UK British/ˈvɑːtʃɑː/VAH-chah
- VAR
- char
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varchar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- charKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of varchar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAH-chah.
What does varchar mean?
noun
- A text field of indeterminate length in a database, as opposed to the traditional fixed-length field.
Where does varchar come from?
From the data type name, a shortening of variable character.
Questions about saying varchar
How do you pronounce varchar?
Say VAR-char. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑrtʃɑr/. In British English it is /ˈvɑːtʃɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varchar?
Varchar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR). Broken into parts: VAR · char.
Is varchar 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 /ˈvɑːtʃɑː/ (VAH-chah).