How to Pronounce Stair

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/stɛə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stair”

"stair" 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: sterr, stare, stehr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does stair mean?

noun

  1. A single step in a staircase.
  2. A series of steps; a staircase.

Synonyms

apples and pears

Words that rhyme with stair

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

stepstaircasestairwaystairwellfirewalkescalatorlevel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stair"?▾

"Stair" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stair"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stair" is /stɛə/.

What does "stair" mean?▾

Stair: A single step in a staircase.

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