How to Pronounce Area

To pronounce "area", say AR-ea — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “area”

"area" has 2 syllables: ar-ea. It rhymes with hysteria and malaria, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: erria — easy to mix up when writing.

What does area mean?

noun

  1. A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
  2. A particular geographic region.

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Words that rhyme with area

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hysteriamalariaferiasanteriakerriaperiabavaria

Related words

orbitspherecountryexpanseregiondomainarenafield

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "area"?▾

"Area" has 2 syllables: ar · ea.

What is the IPA transcription of "area"?▾

The IPA transcription of "area" is /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/.

What does "area" mean?▾

Area: A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.

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