How to Pronounce Jaguar

To pronounce "jaguar", say JAG-uar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒæɡjuːɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒæɡjuːɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jaguar”

"jaguar" has 2 syllables: jag-uar. It rhymes with char and bar, if that helps it stick.

What does jaguar mean?

noun

  1. A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.

Words that rhyme with jaguar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarlodestarcommissar

Related words

panthertigerjackalpawjagcarjaguarondijaguarundi

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jaguar"?▾

"Jaguar" has 2 syllables: jag · uar.

What is the IPA transcription of "jaguar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jaguar" is /ˈdʒæɡjuːɑː/.

What does "jaguar" mean?▾

Jaguar: A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.

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