How to pronounce dared
Say it like DAIRD. Dared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dɛrd/DAIRD
UK British/dɛəd/DAIRD
- DAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAIRD.
What does dared mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of dare How to pronounce dare
Words that rhyme with dared
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Questions about saying dared
How do you pronounce dared?
Say DAIRD. The American pronunciation is /dɛrd/. In British English it is /dɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dared?
Dared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAIRD.
Is dared 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 /dɛəd/ (DAIRD).