How to Pronounce Lair

To pronounce "lair", say LAIR — one syllable, IPA /lɛə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/lɛə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lair”

"lair" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lare, lehr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lair mean?

noun

  1. A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
  2. A shed or shelter for domestic animals.

verb

  1. To rest; to dwell.
  2. To lay down.

Synonyms

denhide-outburrowholt

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Words that rhyme with lair

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

denburrowcavelouplockerlandmarkstrongholdcrib

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lair"?▾

"Lair" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lair"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lair" is /lɛə/.

What does "lair" mean?▾

Lair: A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.

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