How to Pronounce Bares

To pronounce "bares", say BAR-es — 2 syllables, IPA /bɛəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɛəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bares”

"bares" has 2 syllables: bar-es. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bears, berres, bures — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bares mean?

verb

  1. To uncover; to reveal.

    “She bared her teeth at him.”

Synonyms

exposelay barerevealshowuncover

Antonyms

covercover uphide

Words that rhyme with bares

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirs

Related words

simpleemptymeagerlysparebarrenscantyunfinishedinhospitable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bares"?▾

"Bares" has 2 syllables: bar · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "bares"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bares" is /bɛəz/.

What does "bares" mean?▾

Bares: To uncover; to reveal.

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