How to Pronounce Guitar

To pronounce "guitar", say guit-AR — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡɪˈtɑɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɡɪtˈɑː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “guitar”

Break "guitar" into 2 beats and lean on "AR" — that's the stressed one.

What does guitar mean?

noun

  1. A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).
  2. Any type of musical instrument of the lute family, characterized by a flat back, along with a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.

verb

  1. To play the guitar.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "guitar"?▾

To pronounce "guitar", say guit-AR — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "guitar"?▾

"Guitar" has 2 syllables: guit · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "guitar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guitar" is /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/.

What does "guitar" mean?▾

Guitar: A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

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