How do you pronounce "afar"?

In American English: /əˈfɑːr/ (uh-FAHR). In British English: /əfˈɑː/ (uhf-AH). In Canadian English: /əˈfɑːr/ (uh-FAHR). In Australian English: /ɐfˈɑː/ (ⱯF).

Is "afar" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈfɑːr/ (uh-FAHR), while in British English it's /əfˈɑː/ (uhf-AH).

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afar

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/əˈfɑːr/

uh-FAHR

Syllable Breakdown

əaf·fɑːrar

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Last updated: 2026-02-12