How to pronounce vair
Say it like VEH-er. Vair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEH).
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- VEH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vair
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAIR.
What does vair mean?
- A type of fur from a squirrel with a gray back and white belly, much used on garments in the Middle Ages.
- An heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of bell shapes in two colors, (for example in the image, blue and white).
Where does vair come from?
Not related to Proto-Indo-European *wer- (“squirrel”).
Words that rhyme with vair
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vair.
Questions about saying vair
How do you pronounce vair?
Say VEH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛɚ/. In British English it is /vɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vair?
Vair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEH). Broken into parts: VEH · er.
Is vair pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /vɛə/ (VAIR).