How to Pronounce Char

To pronounce "char", say CHAR — one syllable, IPA /tʃɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “char”

"char" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bar and reservoir, if that helps it stick.

What does char mean?

noun

  1. A charred substance.

verb

  1. To burn something to charcoal.
  2. To burn slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.

noun

  1. One of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

    “Among other native delicacies, they give you fresh char.”

Synonyms

charcoalblackenscorchsearsingecoal

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Words that rhyme with char

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barreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarlodestarcommissartar

Related words

coalscorchblackencharwomanwomantarcarbonizecrap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "char"?▾

"Char" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "char"?▾

The IPA transcription of "char" is /tʃɑː/.

What does "char" mean?▾

Char: A charred substance.

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