How to Pronounce Wares

To pronounce "wares", say WAR-es — 2 syllables, IPA /wɛəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/wɛəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wares”

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

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

What does wares mean?

noun

  1. (usually in combination) Goods or a type of goods offered for sale or use.
  2. (in the plural) See wares.

noun

  1. Goods or services that are for sale.

    “The square was filled with booths, with vendors offering their wares.”

Words that rhyme with wares

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirs

Related words

productmerchandisecommoditygoodsfreightcargoarticlescargoes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wares"?▾

"Wares" has 2 syllables: war · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "wares"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wares" is /wɛəz/.

What does "wares" mean?▾

Wares: (usually in combination) Goods or a type of goods offered for sale or use.

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