The spelling of the word "WAAR" can be quite tricky since it has a silent "W" and unusual vowel sounds. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) phonetic transcription of this word is /wɑːr/. The first sound, /w/, is a silent "W". The second sound, /ɑː/, is a long "A" sound, pronounced like "ah". Lastly, the sound /r/ is a trilled "R" pronounced with a vibrating tongue. In Dutch, "WAAR" means "true" or "real", and it is commonly used in questions.