How to pronounce ware
Say it like WAIR. Ware is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- WAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAIR.
What does ware mean?
- Goods or a type of goods offered for sale or use.
- See wares.
- Pottery or metal goods.
- Aware.
- Alternative form of wear (“to veer or bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern”)
Where does ware come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian Were (“an item for exchange, barter, or sale; ware”), Dutch waar (“goods offered for sale or use; ware”), German Ware (“ware”), Danish, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk vare (“ware”), Faroese vøra (“ware”),
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ware
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ware.
Words that sound like ware
Questions about saying ware
How do you pronounce ware?
Say WAIR. The American pronunciation is /wɛr/. In British English it is /wɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ware?
Ware is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAIR.
Is ware 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 /wɛə/ (WAIR).
What words sound the same as ware?
Ware sounds the same as wear, where in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.