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