English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Dar Pronunciation
Dar is pronounced DAHR, IPA /ˈdɑr/.
DAHR
US /ˈdɑr/
Syllables: DAHR (1 syllable)
noun (name): A short name known in English mainly from Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, and also used as a surname.
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Dar in a Sentence
- The flight to Dar es Salaam leaves at midnight.
- Most of the cargo clears through Dar before it moves inland.
- Dar is a common enough surname in the Kashmir valley.
Common Mispronunciations of Dar
Not DA-ruh
One beat holds the whole name, with no vowel after the r.
Not DAIR
This vowel is the open ah of father, so the name rhymes with car.
Tip: In Dar es Salaam the first word takes a little less weight than the Salaam behind it.
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