How to pronounce yar
Say it like YAR. Yar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of yar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAH.
What does yar mean?
- To snarl; to gnar.
- To growl, especially like a dog; quarrel; to be captious or troublesome.
- Quick and agile; easy to hand, reef and steer.
Where does yar come from?
From Middle English ȝaren, ȝurren, ȝeorren, from Old English ġeorran, ġirran, gyrran (“to sound, chatter, grunt, creak, grate”), from Proto-West Germanic *gerran (“to creak”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʰer- (“to make a noise, rattle, gurgle, grumble”).
Words that rhyme with yar
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Questions about saying yar
How do you pronounce yar?
Say YAR. The American pronunciation is /jɑr/. In British English it is /jɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yar?
Yar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YAR.
Is yar 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 /jɑː/ (YAH).