Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amar

/ˈɑ.mɑɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.92 in modern English

Syllables
A-mar
IPA
/ˈɑ.mɑɹ/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

name

A male given name.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit अमर (amara, “undying, immortal, imperishable”).

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɑ.mɑɹ/
  • British English: /ˈɑː.mɑː/

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Questions

How do you pronounce amar?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑ.mɑɹ/.
What does amar mean?
A surname.
Where does amar come from?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अमर (amara, “undying, immortal, imperishable”).

How to pronounce amar

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “amar”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɑ.mɑɹ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “amar” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.