How to pronounce vare
Say it like VAIR. Vare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAIR.
What does vare mean?
- A wand or staff of authority or justice.
Where does vare come from?
Borrowed from Spanish vara (“staff, wand”), Latin vara (“forked pole”).
Words that rhyme with vare
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Questions about saying vare
How do you pronounce vare?
Say VAIR. The American pronunciation is /vɛr/. In British English it is /vɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vare?
Vare is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VAIR.
Is vare 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 /vɛə/ (VAIR).