How to pronounce zoar
Say it like ZOH-ar. Zoar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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US American/ˈzoʊɑr/ZOH-ar
UK British/ˈzəʊɑː/ZOH-ah
- ZOH
- ar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zoar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-ah.
What does zoar mean?
noun
- A place of refuge; a sanctuary.
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Questions about saying zoar
How do you pronounce zoar?
Say ZOH-ar. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊɑr/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoar?
Zoar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · ar.
Is zoar 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 /ˈzəʊɑː/ (ZOH-ah).