How to Pronounce Quasar

To pronounce "quasar", say QUAS-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkweɪ.zɑː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quasar

"quasar" has 2 syllables: quas-ar.

What does quasar mean?

noun

  1. An extragalactic object, starlike in appearance, that is among the most luminous and (putatively) the most distant objects in the universe.

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How many syllables are in "quasar"?

"Quasar" has 2 syllables: quas · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "quasar"?

The IPA transcription of "quasar" is /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/.

What does "quasar" mean?

Quasar: An extragalactic object, starlike in appearance, that is among the most luminous and (putatively) the most distant objects in the universe.

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