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Are Pronunciation
Are is pronounced AHR, IPA /ˈɑr/.
AHR
US /ˈɑr/
Syllables: AHR (1 syllable)
verb (present tense of be): The present form of be used with you, we, and they.
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Two Ways to Say Are
The pronunciation changes with the meaning or the part of speech. The form above is the most common; the others are:
- the weak form, er, used whenever the word is unstressed: /ɝ/
Are in a Sentence
- You are early.
- They are still waiting outside.
- We are not going anywhere tonight.
Common Mispronunciations of Are
Not AY-ruh
One beat holds the word, and the final e is silent.
Not AHR (in every sentence)
Save the full vowel for emphasis. In ordinary speech the word shrinks to a quick er, so we are ready comes out as wi-er-RE-dee.
Tip: Are and our end up sounding alike in fast speech, and so do you're and your. Context does the sorting.
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