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