How to pronounce whare
Say it like FAR-ay. Whare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of whare
American and British speakers say whare in essentially the same way: /ˈfɑreɪ/ in the US and /ˈfɑːreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAH-ray.
What does whare mean?
- A Maori house or other building.
Where does whare come from?
Borrowed from Māori whare (“house, hut”).
Questions about saying whare
How do you pronounce whare?
Say FAR-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whare?
Whare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say whare the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɑreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfɑːreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.