How to Pronounce "ar"
word
/ˈɑːr/
ar
/ˈɑː/
ah
Definition
'Ar' refers to a two-letter sequence in English spelling, pronounced as the letter combination 'a' and 'r' together. It is not a standalone English word but appears in many English words, such as 'car', 'star', and 'hard'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑːr/
British English
/ˈɑː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ar
UK
ah
Listen in Context
The word 'car' contains the letters 'ar'.
Can you find 'ar' in the word 'hard'?
The letters 'ar' make a special sound in English.
Lots of kids learn the 'ar' sound when they start reading in English.