How to Pronounce Stares

To pronounce "stares", say STAR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

STAR-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “stares”

"stares" has 2 syllables: star-es. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

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

What does stares 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”

noun

  1. A starling.

Words that rhyme with stares

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirs

Related words

gazeestablishesfixesgawkslookoglespeerssets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stares"?▾

"Stares" has 2 syllables: star · es.

What does "stares" mean?▾

Stares: A persistent gaze.

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