How to Pronounce Tsar

To pronounce "tsar", say TSAR — one syllable, IPA /tsɐː/. 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

/tsɐː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tsar”

"tsar" 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: csar, czar, zarre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tsar mean?

noun

  1. An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states.
  2. A person with great power; an autocrat.

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Words that rhyme with tsar

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charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarlodestarcommissar

Related words

czartzaremperorkingzartyrantautocratdespot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tsar"?▾

"Tsar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tsar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tsar" is /tsɐː/.

What does "tsar" mean?▾

Tsar: An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states.

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