The word "novar" is not spelled according to the typical rules of English. It is a coined word that has been used in the field of astronomy to refer to a newly discovered variable star. The spelling of "novar" is derived from the term "supernova", which is also an astronomical term. It is pronounced /noʊˈvɑːr/ (noh-VAR), with the stress on the first syllable. Despite its unusual spelling, "novar" has become an accepted term in the scientific community to refer to a specific type of variable star.