How to Pronounce Hares

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/heɹz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hares”

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

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

What does hares mean?

noun

  1. 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.
  2. The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

verb

  1. To move swiftly.

verb

  1. To excite; to tease, or worry; to harry.

Synonyms

racespeedtear

Words that rhyme with hares

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirs

Related words

rabbitboundersjackrabbitslagomorphsrabbitssnowshoefoxesdeers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hares"?▾

"Hares" has 2 syllables: har · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "hares"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hares" is /heɹz/.

What does "hares" mean?▾

Hares: 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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