How to pronounce mair
Say it like MAIR. Mair is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAIR.
What does mair mean?
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Where does mair come from?
From Middle English mair, mare, from Old English māra (“more”), from Proto-Germanic *maizô.
Words that rhyme with mair
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Words that sound like mair
Questions about saying mair
How do you pronounce mair?
Say MAIR. The American pronunciation is /mɛr/. In British English it is /mɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mair?
Mair is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAIR.
Is mair 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 /mɛə/ (MAIR).
What words sound the same as mair?
Mair sounds the same as mare in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.