How to pronounce flares
Say it like FLAIRZ. Flares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAIRZ.
What does flares mean?
- plural of flare How to pronounce flare
- Bell-bottoms, pants with flared legs.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of flare How to pronounce flare
Words that rhyme with flares
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flares.
Questions about saying flares
How do you pronounce flares?
Say FLAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /flɛrz/. In British English it is /flɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flares?
Flares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAIRZ.
Is flares 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 /flɛəz/ (FLAIRZ).