How to pronounce "zadar" in English
ˈzædɑːr
ZA·dar
Primary stress: ZA
Hear native speakers say zadar in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “zadar”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ZA
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
dar
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("ZA"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "zadar" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "zadar is" sounds like "zadar-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "zadar" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“pot before leaving the house i forget part of zadar's layout i forget croatian i forget to eat i forget to forget you i forget where we were i forget or i”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“signed into effect by President azif Ali zadar journalists here in Pakistan's capital Islamabad are bringing their”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“zadar and rieka in slovenia and even as far as belgrade in serbia”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“100 000 taliban fighters led by hebrew tula zadar the ultimate authority on”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“press conference these are the two men who will be set to take the top jobs Asif Ali zadar from the center-left Pakistan's people's party will be the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“after Obama's visit with others like hentau and president zadar so uh and and at the top of Manan sing's agenda is definitely the Strategic relationship”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “zadar”
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pot before leaving the house i forget part of zadar's layout i forget croatian i forget to eat i forget to forget you i forget where we were i forget or i
Hear it in context: “zadar”
7 clipsThe English word “zadar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈzædɑːr (phonetic respelling: ZA-dar). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ZA · dar), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (ZA). Grammatically, “zadar” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 7 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “zadar” in natural connected speech across American (US: 7 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @11:34
“sometimes i forget whether i turned off the coffee pot before leaving the house i forget part of zadar's layout i forget croatian i forget to eat i forget to forget you i forget where we were i forget or i i forget to eat i forget to forget you i forget where we were i forget or i”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @0:22
“parties the new law was swiftly approved by both houses of Parliament and was signed into effect by President azif Ali zadar journalists here in Pakistan's capital Islamabad are bringing their zadar journalists here in Pakistan's capital Islamabad are bringing their”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:19
“felt as far as as split on the coast and and zadar and rieka in slovenia and even as far as belgrade in serbia as you've been speaking we've been looking at pictures of the scene there”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:25
“their claims denied by islamabad the un says there are an estimated 58 to 100 000 taliban fighters led by hebrew tula zadar the ultimate authority on religious and military affairs one of his deputies now head of the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:17
“Khan's supporters out of power the announcement was made in a late night press conference these are the two men who will be set to take the top jobs Asif Ali zadar from the center-left Pakistan's people's party will be the Asif Ali zadar from the center-left Pakistan's people's party will be the”
Definition & Meaning: “zadar”
- Zadar is a historic coastal city in Croatia known for its Roman and Venetian ruins.
Example Sentences (3)
- “We spent our summer vacation exploring the ancient streets of Zadar.”
- “pot before leaving the house i forget part of zadar's layout i forget croatian i forget to eat i forget to forget you i forget where we were i forget or i”
- “signed into effect by President azif Ali zadar journalists here in Pakistan's capital Islamabad are bringing their”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “zadar”
- Pronunciation:
- ZA-dar
- Syllables:
- ZA · dar
- Primary stress:
- ZA
- IPA:
- ˈzædɑːr
- Hear it in context
- zadar
Words that Rhyme with “zadar”
-ædɑrWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"zadar" (⁄ˈzædɑːr⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "zadar" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about zadar
How do you pronounce “zadar”?
“zadar” is pronounced ⁄ˈzædɑːr⁄ (ZA-dar). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “zadar”?
“zadar” has 2 syllables: ZA · dar.
Where is the stress in “zadar”?
The primary stress in “zadar” is on “ZA”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “zadar” mean?
Zadar is a historic coastal city in Croatia known for its Roman and Venetian ruins.
How can I hear “zadar” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “zadar”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).