How to Pronounce “char”

American (US)

/tʃɑːr/

British (UK)

/tʃɑː/

verb — To burn something to charcoal; to be burnt to charcoal.

Example: I charred the wood.

What does "char" mean?

char (verb): To burn something to charcoal; to be burnt to charcoal. For example — I charred the wood.

How do you pronounce "char" in American vs British English?

American English: /tʃɑːr/. British English: /tʃɑː/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "char"?

/tʃɑːr/ in American English, /tʃɑː/ in British English.

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