How to Pronounce Fare

To pronounce "fare", say FAR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fɛə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/fɛə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fare”

"fare" has 2 syllables: far-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fair, faire, fehr, ferre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fare mean?

noun

  1. A going; journey; travel; voyage; course; passage.
  2. Money paid for a transport ticket.

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Words that rhyme with fare

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

comedomenutriptravellingtravelprizeround-trip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fare"?▾

"Fare" has 2 syllables: far · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fare" is /fɛə(ɹ)/.

What does "fare" mean?▾

Fare: A going; journey; travel; voyage; course; passage.

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