How to Pronounce Mar

To pronounce "mar", say MAR — one syllable, IPA /mɑː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/mɑː(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mar”

"mar" 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: mahr, maher, marr, mawr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mar mean?

noun

  1. A blemish.

verb

  1. To spoil; to ruin; to scathe; to damage.

Words that rhyme with mar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarlodestarcommissar

Related words

mutilateimpairvitiatespoildeflowermarchmangledamage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mar"?▾

"Mar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mar" is /mɑː(ɹ)/.

What does "mar" mean?▾

Mar: A blemish.

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