How to Pronounce Far

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

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/fɑː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “far

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

Sounds exactly like: farr, fahr, pfarr, phar — easy to mix up when writing.

What does far mean?

adjective

  1. Distant; remote in space.

    He went to a far land.

  2. Remote in time.

    the far future

adverb

  1. To, from or over a great distance in space, time or other extent.

    He built a time machine and travelled far into the future.

  2. Very much; by a great amount.

    He was far richer than we'd thought.

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Words that rhyme with far

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "far"?

"Far" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "far"?

The IPA transcription of "far" is /fɑː/.

What does "far" mean?

Far: Distant; remote in space.

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