English pronunciation · Words Starting with U
Umar Pronunciation
Umar is pronounced OO-mar, IPA /ˈumɑr/.
OO-mar
US /ˈumɑr/
Syllables: OO · mar (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: An Arabic male given name, borne by the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab.
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Umar in a Sentence
- Umar was appointed after Abu Bakr died.
- My cousin Umar teaches at the university in Lahore.
- The mosque is named for Umar.
Common Mispronunciations of Umar
Not YOO-mar
The u is the plain oo of food, with no y glide in front. English adds that glide to many words beginning with u, but not to this name.
Not oo-MAR
The beat belongs on the opening syllable, following the Arabic. Stressing the end sounds like a different name altogether.
Tip: Often spelled Omar, which most speakers say OH-mar. Umar is the closer transliteration of the Arabic.
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