How to pronounce stares
Say it like STAIRZ. Stares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stares 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 stares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIRZ.
What does stares mean?
- plural of stare How to pronounce stare
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stare How to pronounce stare
Words that rhyme with stares
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Words that sound like stares
Questions about saying stares
How do you pronounce stares?
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 stares?
Stares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAIRZ.
Is stares 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).
What words sound the same as stares?
Stares sounds the same as stairs in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.