How to Pronounce "Qatar"

Qatar is pronounced ˈkɑːtɑːr. It originates from Arabic. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Qatar is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈkɑːtɑːr.

Hard

🌐 Arabic word

IPA ˈkɑːtɑːr

Syllables: qa·tar

What does "Qatar" mean?

noun

A country on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

Example: "Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, showcasing its rich culture and hospitality."

From Arabic قطر (Qaṭar). Both syllables are stressed and the Q is pronounced as a guttural K.

🗣️ Step by Step

KAH-tar, where 'KAH' rhymes with 'car' and is stressed, and 'tar' sounds like 'tar' in 'tar pit'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people incorrectly pronounce the first syllable as 'KWA', which alters the original Arabic sound.

💬 Example

Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, showcasing its rich culture and hospitality.

Qatar is pronounced ˈkɑːtɑːr. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Qatar is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈkɑːtɑːr.

Qatar originates from Arabic. From Arabic قطر (Qaṭar). Both syllables are stressed and the Q is pronounced as a guttural K.