How to Pronounce Spar

To pronounce "spar", say SPAR — one syllable, IPA /spɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/spɑː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spar”

"spar" 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: spahr, spohr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spar mean?

noun

  1. A rafter of a roof.
  2. A thick pole or piece of wood.

verb

  1. To bolt, bar.
  2. To supply or equip (a vessel) with spars.

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Words that rhyme with spar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoirecinnabarlodestarcommissartar

Related words

economicalthriftyfrugalstintingscotchboxpoleshadowbox

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spar"?▾

"Spar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spar" is /spɑː/.

What does "spar" mean?▾

Spar: A rafter of a roof.

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