How to pronounce maire
Say it like MAIR. Maire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maire 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 maire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAIR.
What does maire mean?
- Any of a number of trees of New Zealand, mostly in genus Notelaea.
Words that rhyme with maire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maire.
Words that sound like maire
Questions about saying maire
How do you pronounce maire?
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 maire?
Maire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAIR.
Is maire 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 maire?
Maire sounds the same as mare in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.