How to Pronounce Pare

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

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/peə(ɹ)/

IPA

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

Sounds exactly like: pair, pear — easy to mix up when writing.

verb

To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
“Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart.”
(often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
“Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "pare"?▾

"Pare" has 2 syllables: par · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pare" is /peə(ɹ)/.

What does "pare" mean?▾

Pare: To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife

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