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