How to Pronounce Stare

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/stɛə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stare”

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

Sounds exactly like: stair, sterr, stehr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does stare mean?

noun

  1. A persistent gaze.

    “the stares of astonished passers-by”

verb

  1. (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
  2. To influence in some way by looking fixedly.

    “to stare a timid person into submission”

Words that rhyme with stare

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

gazeoglegapeglanceeyeballfixregardset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stare"?▾

"Stare" has 2 syllables: star · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stare" is /stɛə(ɹ)/.

What does "stare" mean?▾

Stare: A persistent gaze.

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