How to Pronounce Wars

To pronounce "wars", say WARS — one syllable, IPA /wɔːz/. 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

/wɔːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wars”

"wars" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with corps and drawers, if that helps it stick.

What does wars mean?

noun

  1. Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.

    “The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants.”

  2. A particular conflict of this kind.

verb

  1. To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
  2. To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

Antonyms

peace

Words that rhyme with wars

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corpsdrawersscoresyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoorsrestoresborsabhorspours

Related words

warfarebattlebattlefieldsbattlesconflictconflictsdisputesguerre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wars"?▾

"Wars" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wars"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wars" is /wɔːz/.

What does "wars" mean?▾

Wars: Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.

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