How to pronounce flare
Say it like FLAIR. Flare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAIR.
What does flare mean?
- a shape that spreads outward“the skirt had a wide flare”
- a sudden burst of flame
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- burn brightly“Every star seemed to flare with new intensity”
- become flared and widen, usually at one end“The bellbottom pants flare out”
- shine with a sudden light“The night sky flared with the massive bombardment”
Where does flare come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flare
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flare.
Words that sound like flare
Questions about saying flare
How do you pronounce flare?
Say FLAIR. The American pronunciation is /flɛr/. In British English it is /flɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flare?
Flare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAIR.
Is flare 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 /flɛə/ (FLAIR).
What words sound the same as flare?
Flare sounds the same as flair in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.