How to Pronounce Hare

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

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Syllables

Letters

/heə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hare”

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

Sounds exactly like: hair, haire, herre, hairr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hare mean?

noun

Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.
The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

verb

To move swiftly.

Synonyms

race speed tear

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Words that rhyme with hare

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despair glare debonair bare declare affair flare fair welfare aware air square

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hare"?▾

"Hare" has 2 syllables: har · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hare" is /heə/.

What does "hare" mean?▾

Hare: Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.

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