Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pixar

/ˈpɪks.ɑːɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.16 in modern English

Syllables
pixar
IPA
/ˈpɪks.ɑːɹ/
14
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

Conceived as a pseudo-Hispanism meaning “to make pictures”, derived from pix (“pictures”) + Spanish -ar.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɪks.ɑːɹ/
  • British English: /ˈpɪks.ɑː/

Derived Forms

Phrases

Questions

How do you pronounce pixar?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɪks.ɑːɹ/.
What does pixar mean?
Pixar Animation Studios, a computer-generated imagery (CGI) company known for its animated films.
Where does pixar come from?
Conceived as a pseudo-Hispanism meaning “to make pictures”, derived from pix (“pictures”) + Spanish -ar.

How to pronounce pixar

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