How to pronounce "declare"

declare

Noun
American
/dɪˈklɛr/

Syllable Breakdown

de clare

How natives say declare

British
/dɪˈkleə/

Syllable Breakdown

de clare

How natives say declare

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with the sound /dɪ/, keeping the vowel short.

  • Emphasize the /ˈklɛr/ with clear, open mouth for the 'clare'.

  • Stress the second syllable, so it sounds like 'dih-KLARE'.

Common Mistakes

  • de-CLAR (missing the final sound)

  • DEE-kler (wrong stress)

  • de-kler (incorrect vowel in second syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with the sound /dɪ/, keeping the vowel short.

  • Emphasize the /ˈkleə/ with open mouth for the 'clare'.

  • Stress the second syllable, so it sounds like 'dih-KLARE'.

common mistakes

  • de-CLAR (missing the final sound)

  • DEE-klare (wrong stress)

  • de-kler (incorrect vowel in second syllable)

FAQ

What is the correct stress for 'declare'?

The stress is on the second syllable.

Is the 'e' in the first syllable silent?

No, it is pronounced as /dɪ/.

Why does 'declare' have two syllables?

There is a vowel sound in each syllable.

Definition

declare

To announce something formally or officially.

Word Family

declaration

/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/

noun

An official announcement

Example: The declaration was made yesterday.

declared

/dɪˈklɛrd/

adjective

Announced officially

Example: He was declared the winner.

declaring

/dɪˈklɛrɪŋ/

verb

Announcing now

Example: They are declaring the results.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Longer in 'declaration' with three syllables instead of two.

Past tense in 'declared', ending in /d/ sound.

'Declaring' includes the /ɪŋ/ ending.

Pro Tips

Watch the stress

Remember that 'declare' has the stress on the second syllable.

Mind the vowel

Ensure the vowel in the first syllable is a short /ɪ/ as in 'bit'.

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