How to pronounce spares
Say it like SPAIRZ. Spares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAIRZ.
What does spares mean?
- plural of spare How to pronounce spare
- third-person singular simple present indicative of spare How to pronounce spare
Words that rhyme with spares
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Questions about saying spares
How do you pronounce spares?
Say SPAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /spɛrz/. In British English it is /spɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spares?
Spares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPAIRZ.
Is spares 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 /spɛəz/ (SPAIRZ).