How to Pronounce Rare

To pronounce "rare", say RAR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /[ɹɜɹ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/[ɹɜɹ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rare”

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

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

What does rare mean?

noun

  1. A scarce or uncommon item.

adjective

  1. Very uncommon; scarce.

    “Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable.”

  2. (of a gas) Thin; of low density.

Synonyms

geasonscarceselcouthseldseldsomesellyuncommon

Antonyms

commonfrequent

Words that rhyme with rare

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

infrequentuncommonextraordinaryrarefiedscarcerarifiedthinraw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rare"?▾

"Rare" has 2 syllables: rar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rare" is /[ɹɜɹ]/.

What does "rare" mean?▾

Rare: A scarce or uncommon item.

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