How to pronounce fares
Say it like FAIRZ. Fares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɛrz/FAIRZ
UK British/fɛəz/FAIRZ
- FAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fares 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 fares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIRZ.
What does fares mean?
noun
- plural of fare How to pronounce fare
Words that rhyme with fares
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Questions about saying fares
How do you pronounce fares?
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 fares?
Fares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAIRZ.
Is fares 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).