How to pronounce char

Say it like this: /t͡ʃɑɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/t͡ʃɑː/

What does char mean?

verbTo burn something to charcoal; to be burnt to charcoal.

“The wood charred.”

To burn (something) severely, so as to blacken it.

“The fire charred her down to the bone.”

To burn (something) slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.

“The chef charred the scallops just right.”

nounA charred substance.

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