How to pronounce hares
Say it like HEH-erz. Hares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEH).
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US American/ˈhɛɚz/HEH-erz
UK British/ˈhɛəz/HEH-uz
- HEH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEH-uz.
What does hares mean?
noun
- plural of hare How to pronounce hare
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hare How to pronounce hare
Questions about saying hares
How do you pronounce hares?
Say HEH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hares?
Hares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEH). Broken into parts: HEH · erz.
Is hares 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 /ˈhɛəz/ (HEH-uz).