How to pronounce ere
Say it like AIR. Ere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- AIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR.
What does ere mean?
- A language spoken on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.
Where does ere come from?
From Middle English er, from Old English ǣr (adverb, conjunction, and preposition), from Proto-West Germanic *airi, from Proto-Germanic *airiz, comparative of Proto-Germanic *airi (“early”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éyeri (“day, morning”
Words that rhyme with ere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ere.
Words that sound like ere
Questions about saying ere
How do you pronounce ere?
Say AIR. The American pronunciation is /ɛr/. In British English it is /ɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ere?
Ere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AIR.
Is ere 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 /ɛə/ (AIR).
What words sound the same as ere?
Ere sounds the same as air, err, Eyre, heir, aer in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.