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