How to Pronounce Flare

To pronounce "flare", say FLAR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /flɛə̯/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/flɛə̯/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flare”

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

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

What does flare mean?

noun

  1. A sudden bright light.
  2. A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.

    “solar flare”

verb

  1. To cause to burn.
  2. To cause inflammation; to inflame.

Synonyms

Texas leaguerblooperflare up

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Words that rhyme with flare

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairfairwelfareawareairsquarefare

Related words

flashflameerupt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flare"?▾

"Flare" has 2 syllables: flar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "flare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flare" is /flɛə̯/.

What does "flare" mean?▾

Flare: A sudden bright light.

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