How do you pronounce "ajar"?

In American English: /əˈdʒɑːr/ (uh-JAHR). In British English: /ədʒˈɑː/ (uhj-AH). In Canadian English: /əˈdʒɑːr/ (uh-JAHR). In Australian English: /ɐdʒˈɑː/ (ⱯJ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdʒɑːr/ (uh-JAHR), while in British English it's /ədʒˈɑː/ (uhj-AH).

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ajar

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/əˈdʒɑːr/

uh-JAHR

Syllable Breakdown

əaj·dʒɑːrar

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Last updated: 2026-02-12