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