How to Pronounce "have a pair"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛɹ
HAV-uh-PAIR
hæv/ /æɪ/ /pˈeə
HAV-uh-PAIR
Definition
To own or possess two items that are typically used together, like shoes or gloves. Sometimes used informally to describe having a set or duo of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛɹ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /pˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-PAIR
UK
HAV-uh-PAIR
Listen in Context
Do you have a pair of gloves?
I have a pair of red shoes.
She does not have a pair of matching socks.
I always have a pair of sunglasses in my bag, just in case.