How to pronounce pairs
Say it like PAIRZ. Pairs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɛrz/PAIRZ
UK British/pɛəz/PAIRZ
- PAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pairs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pairs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAIRZ.
What does pairs mean?
noun
- plural of pair How to pronounce pair
- Synonym of pelmanism (“memory card game”).
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pair How to pronounce pair
Words that rhyme with pairs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pairs.
Questions about saying pairs
How do you pronounce pairs?
Say PAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /pɛrz/. In British English it is /pɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pairs?
Pairs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAIRZ.
Is pairs 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 /pɛəz/ (PAIRZ).