fare

How to Split "fare" into Syllables

The word fare is divided into 2 syllables: fa·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• fa — 1st syllable
• re — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of fare:

• IPA: /fɛə/

📖 Definitions

1. fare (countable and uncountable, plural fares)
2. The television channel tended to broadcast unremarkable downmarket fare.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English fare, from a merger of Old English fær (“journey, road”) and faru (“journey, companions, baggage”), from Proto-Germanic *farą and *farō (“journey, fare”), from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“a going, passage”). From Middle English faren, from Old English faran (“to travel, journey”), from Proto-West Germanic *faran, from Proto-Germanic *faraną, from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“a going, passage”). Cognate with West Frisian farre, Dutch varen (“to sai...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down fare into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare fare with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
fare	2	fa·re
furore	3	fu-ro-re
favor	2	fa-vor
foyer	2	foy-er
fray	1	fray

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to fare:

far, farm, faro, fart, farad, farce, Fargo, Farsi.