How to Pronounce Ware

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/wɛə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ware”

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

Sounds exactly like: wear, where, wehr, werre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ware mean?

noun

  1. The state of being aware; heed.

adjective

  1. Aware.

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Words that rhyme with ware

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

shirksquanderwasteconsumesortcommodityproductmerchandise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ware"?▾

"Ware" has 2 syllables: war · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ware"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ware" is /wɛə(ɹ)/.

What does "ware" mean?▾

Ware: The state of being aware; heed.

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