English pronunciation · Words Starting with Q
Qatar Pronunciation
Qatar is pronounced kuh-TAHR, IPA /ˌkəˈtɑr/.
kuh-TAHR
US /ˌkəˈtɑr/
Syllables: kuh · TAHR (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
proper noun: A small country on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, with Doha as its capital.
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Qatar in a Sentence
- Qatar hosted the tournament in winter because of the heat.
- The flight to Qatar takes seven hours.
- Most of the population of Qatar lives in or near Doha.
Common Mispronunciations of Qatar
Not kuh-TAR
English speakers disagree about this name more than almost any other. The anglicised kuh-TAHR is standard in broadcasting, while KAT-ar and a clipped CUT-ter are both heard from people trying to get closer to the Arabic.
Tip: The Arabic original begins with a sound made far back in the throat that English does not have, so no English version is exact. Choose one and stay with it.
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