How to pronounce aware
Say it like uh-WAIR. Aware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAIR).
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- uh
- WAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-WAIR.
What does aware mean?
- (sometimes followed by of) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception“was aware of his opponent's hostility”“became aware of her surroundings”
- bearing in mind; attentive to“ever mindful of her health”“mindful of his responsibilities”
Where does aware come from?
Inherited from Middle English aware, iwar, iware, ywar, from Old English ġewær (“aware”), from Proto-West Germanic *gawar, from Proto-Germanic *waraz (“aware, cautious”), from Proto-Indo-European *worós (“attentive”), from *wer- (“to heed; watch out”).
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Words that rhyme with aware
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Questions about saying aware
How do you pronounce aware?
Say uh-WAIR. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɛr/. In British English it is /əˈwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aware?
Aware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAIR). Broken into parts: uh · WAIR.
Is aware 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 /əˈwɛə/ (uh-WAIR).