How to pronounce scares
Say it like SKAIRZ. Scares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of scares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAIRZ.
What does scares mean?
- plural of scare How to pronounce scare
Words that rhyme with scares
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scares.
Questions about saying scares
How do you pronounce scares?
Say SKAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /skɛrz/. In British English it is /skɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scares?
Scares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAIRZ.
Is scares 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 /skɛəz/ (SKAIRZ).