How to Pronounce Radar

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “radar”

"radar" has 2 syllables: rad-ar. It rhymes with char and bar, if that helps it stick.

What does radar mean?

noun

  1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces
  2. A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.

verb

  1. To scan with radar, or as if with radar.

Synonyms

RADAR

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Words that rhyme with radar

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charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarlodestarcommissar

Related words

radiolocationmonopulseradiocentimetricsonarhub-and-spokeradialpar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "radar"?▾

"Radar" has 2 syllables: rad · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "radar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "radar" is /ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/.

What does "radar" mean?▾

Radar: A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces

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