How to Pronounce Collar

To pronounce "collar", say COLL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒl.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒl.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “collar”

"collar" has 2 syllables: coll-ar. It rhymes with holler and scholar, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: collor, coller, kahler, kollar — easy to mix up when writing.

What does collar mean?

noun

  1. Anything that encircles the neck.
  2. A piece of meat from the neck of an animal.

    “a collar of brawn”

verb

  1. To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
  2. To place a collar on, to fit with one.

    “Collar and leash aggressive dogs.”

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Words that rhyme with collar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hollerscholarcrawlersqualorcolorhaulercallerlollercollortrawlersmallermauler

Related words

chokerneckbandpinchcatchapprehensionnabapprehendnail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collar"?▾

"Collar" has 2 syllables: coll · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "collar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "collar" is /ˈkɒl.ə/.

What does "collar" mean?▾

Collar: Anything that encircles the neck.

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