How to pronounce declare
Say it like dih-KLAIR. Declare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIR).
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- dih
- KLAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of declare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-KLAIR.
What does declare mean?
- state emphatically and authoritatively“He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with”
- announce publicly or officially“The President declared war”
- state firmly“He declared that he was innocent”
Where does declare come from?
From Middle English declaren, from Old French declarer, from Latin dēclārō (“to make clear”), from dē- + clārus (“clear”).
Words that rhyme with declare
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declare.
Questions about saying declare
How do you pronounce declare?
Say dih-KLAIR. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklɛr/. In British English it is /dɪˈklɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declare?
Declare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIR). Broken into parts: dih · KLAIR.
Is declare 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 /dɪˈklɛə/ (dih-KLAIR).