How to pronounce are
Say it like AR. Are is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Are pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of are
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH.
What does are mean?
- a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with are
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of are.
Words that sound like are
Questions about saying are
How do you pronounce are?
Say AR. The American pronunciation is /ɑr/. In British English it is /ɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in are?
Are is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AR.
Is are pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑː/ (AH).
What words sound the same as are?
Are sounds the same as ar, our in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.