How to pronounce haired
Say it like HAIRD. Haired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of haired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIRD.
What does haired mean?
- having or covered with hair“Jacob was a hairy man”“a hairy caterpillar”
Where does haired come from?
From Middle English hered, equivalent to hair + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with haired
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Questions about saying haired
How do you pronounce haired?
Say HAIRD. The American pronunciation is /hɛrd/. In British English it is /hɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haired?
Haired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAIRD.
Is haired 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 /hɛəd/ (HAIRD).