The spelling of the word "AWAR" may seem confusing to some, but it is actually quite simple when you break it down phonetically. The IPA transcription of this word is /əwɑr/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "uh" sound, followed by the "w" sound and then the "ah" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with the "ar" sound, which is similar to the "er" sound in the word "her". When pronounced correctly, "AWAR" is a three-syllable word with emphasis on the second syllable.