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Comment prononcer Qatar
KAH-tar
/ˈkɑːtɑːr/
Découpage syllabique
KAHtar
The official English pronunciation is KAH-tar. The Arabic is more like 'GUTtar' with a 'q' that comes from deep in the throat. 'KAT-ar' (to rhyme with 'batter') is the most common mispronunciation.
Comment les habitants le prononcent
قطر (Qaṭar)
Qaṭar = gut-AHR (Arabic, 'q' from deep throat)
Erreurs courantes
KAT-arkuh-TARguh-TAR
Anecdote sur le nom
Qatar's name in Arabic uses the letter Qāf (ق) — a deep throat consonant with no English equivalent. The BBC officially settled on 'KAH-tar' for 2022. Qatar hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East, moving the tournament to winter months for the first time.
Qatar à la Coupe du Monde 2026
Qatar évolue au sein de la confédération AFC.
Voir l'analyse de l'effectif de Qatar →