American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'are' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "are" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "are"

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Simple pronunciation
ahr
IPA transcription
/ɑɹ/
Word frequency
17th

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What does "are" mean?

  1. a word used with 'you', 'we', or 'they' to talk about the present

Examples of "are" in a sentence

  • There are five apples in the basket.
  • We are going to the park.
  • The flowers are beautiful.

How common is "are"?

Are is the 17th most common word in English.

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