How to pronounce Clare
Say it like KLAIR. Clare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Clare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAIR.
What does Clare mean?
- A town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa.
- A town in Clare and Gilbert Valleys council area, Mid North region, South Australia.
Where does Clare come from?
The anglicized spelling of Irish Clár, from Old Irish clár (“plank, board”), from Proto-Celtic *klāros, *klārom (“table”).
Words that rhyme with Clare
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Clare.
Questions about saying Clare
How do you pronounce Clare?
Say KLAIR. The American pronunciation is /klɛr/. In British English it is /klɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Clare?
Clare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAIR.
Is Clare 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 /klɛə/ (KLAIR).