How to pronounce dare
Say it like DAIR. Dare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAIR.
What does dare mean?
- take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission“How dare you call my lawyer?”
- to be courageous enough to try or do something“I don't dare call him”“she dares to dress differently from the others”
- challenge“I dare you!”
- a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy“he could never refuse a dare”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dare
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dare.
Questions about saying dare
How do you pronounce dare?
Say DAIR. The American pronunciation is /dɛr/. In British English it is /dɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dare?
Dare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAIR.
Is dare 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 /dɛə/ (DAIR).