How to pronounce declares
Say it like dih-KLAIRZ. Declares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIRZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈklɛrz/dih-KLAIRZ
UK British/dɪˈklɛəz/dih-KLAIRZ
- dih
- KLAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declares 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.
- KLAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of declares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-KLAIRZ.
What does declares mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of declare How to pronounce declare
Words that rhyme with declares
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declares.
Questions about saying declares
How do you pronounce declares?
Say dih-KLAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklɛrz/. In British English it is /dɪˈklɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declares?
Declares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIRZ). Broken into parts: dih · KLAIRZ.
Is declares 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 /dɪˈklɛəz/ (dih-KLAIRZ).