How to Pronounce Polar

To pronounce "polar", say POL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “polar”

"polar" has 2 syllables: pol-ar. It rhymes with dolor and steamroller, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: poehler — easy to mix up when writing.

What does polar mean?

noun

  1. The line joining the points of contact of tangents drawn to meet a curve from a point called the pole of the line.

adjective

  1. Of or having a pole or polarity.
  2. Of, relating to, measured from, or referred to a geographic pole (the North Pole or South Pole); within the Arctic or Antarctic circles.

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Words that rhyme with polar

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dolorsteamrollerrollerstrollerbipolarcontrollertollertrollermolarcomptrollerbowleroler

Related words

diametricalcircumpolarantarcticfreezingcoldglacialicygelid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polar"?▾

"Polar" has 2 syllables: pol · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "polar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polar" is /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/.

What does "polar" mean?▾

Polar: The line joining the points of contact of tangents drawn to meet a curve from a point called the pole of the line.

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