jar
nounA container usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food like jam or honey.
verbTo shake something suddenly or roughly.
nounA quivering shake or movement caused by hitting or shaking something.
verbTo surprise or shock someone suddenly.
nounA harsh or clashing sound that seems to shake the air.
verbTo disagree or clash with something else.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter J
The letter J makes the /dʒ/ sound, like in 'jump', 'jar', and 'jet'.
J always makes the /dʒ/ sound (like the G in 'gem'). It is a voiced affricate — the tongue briefly stops the airflow then releases with friction.
Tip
J is for jump — feel the /dʒ/ when you jump!
Examples
Phonics Rule: R-Controlled AR
When R comes after A, it changes the sound to /ɑːr/, like in 'car' and 'star'.
When A is followed by R, the R 'bosses' the vowel and changes its sound. Instead of short A or long A, you hear /ɑːr/. R-controlled vowels are sometimes called 'Bossy R'.
Tip
Bossy R takes the car to the farm!
Examples
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