How to pronounce area
Say it like ER-ee-uh. Area has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛriə/ER-ee-uh
UK British/ˈɛərɪə/AIR-reer
- ER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Area pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of area
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: AIR-reer.
What does area mean?
noun
- a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)“it was a mountainous area”“Bible country”
- a subject of study“it was his area of specialization”“areas of interest include...”
- a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve“in the abdominal region”
Where does area come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin ārea.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with area
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of area.
Questions about saying area
How do you pronounce area?
Say ER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛriə/. In British English it is /ˈɛərɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in area?
Area has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ee · uh.
Is area pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɛərɪə/ (AIR-reer).