How to pronounce rarepair
Say it like RAIR-pair. Rarepair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAIR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rarepair. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RAIR
- pair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rarepair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of rarepair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAIR-pair.
What does rarepair mean?
- A ship that generally receives little attention from fans and has few associated fanworks.
Where does rarepair come from?
Compound of rare + pair.
Questions about saying rarepair
How do you pronounce rarepair?
Say RAIR-pair. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛrˌpɛr/. In British English it is /ˈrɛəˌpɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rarepair?
Rarepair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAIR). Broken into parts: RAIR · pair.
Is rarepair 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 /ˈrɛəˌpɛə/ (RAIR-pair).