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How to Pronounce Oscar

Oscar / awskahr /

The name Oscar is a Male name of French origin meaning "Divine spear". It is pronounced awskahr.

French Male 2 syllables

Oscar is a French name meaning "Divine spear". Irish os + cara

Language French
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic awskahr
IPA ɔskaʁ

Say it as awskahr. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Oscar Wilde - Writer
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How do you pronounce Oscar?
Oscar is pronounced awskahr.
What is the correct pronunciation of Oscar?
The correct pronunciation of Oscar is awskahr (IPA: ɔskaʁ).
Is Oscar a French name?
Yes, Oscar is a French name meaning "Divine spear".

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