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How to pronounce ajar

“ajar” pronunciation in American and British English

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“ajar” in real sentences

36 clips in the index · 3 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. He's keeping the door ajar.

    ABC News In-depth

  2. It's always gonna be ajar.

    Big Think

  3. Miraculously, the window remained ajar for some.

    Channel 4 News

  4. The doors aren't locked, one lies a bit ajar.

    Stonetop

Words that sound like “ajar”

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