English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fare Pronunciation
Fare is pronounced FER, IPA /ˈfɛr/.
FER
US /ˈfɛr/ · UK /ˈfeə/
Syllables: FER (1 syllable)
noun and verb: The money paid for a journey, or to get on in a particular way.
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Fare in a Sentence
- The single fare went up again in April.
- Children travel at half fare.
- How did she fare in the second interview?
Common Mispronunciations of Fare
Not FAHR
An ah sound gives far, which is about distance. This vowel is the air of care.
Not FAY-er
A single beat covers the word, and the final e is silent.
Tip: Farewell saves its weight for the back and keeps the same opening: fer-WEL.
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