To pronounce "were", say WER-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"were" has 2 syllables: wer-e. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Were" has 2 syllables: wer · e.
Were: A man, a husband
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