How to Pronounce "par"
word
/ˈpɑɹ/
par
/pˈɑː/
pah
Definition
In golf, 'par' is the expected number of strokes it should take a player to finish a hole or course. More generally, 'par' means an average or standard level.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɹ/
British English
/pˈɑː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
par
UK
pah
Listen in Context
He finished the hole at par.
The company's performance is below par this year.
Her grades were on par with her classmates'.
I'm feeling a bit under the par today.