How to Pronounce "czar"
word
ˈzɑɹ
ZAR
tsˈɑː
TSAH
Definition
Originally, 'czar' referred to the emperor of Russia. In modern English, it is also used figuratively to mean a powerful leader or official in charge of a particular area, especially in government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈzɑɹ
British English
tsˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZAR
UK
TSAH
Listen in Context
The Russian czar lived in a large palace.
He was named the country's drug czar to fight illegal drugs.
The president picked a new czar for cybersecurity.
Everyone calls her the office czar because she runs everything.