How to Pronounce "mare"
word
/ˈmɛɹ/
mair
/ˈmɛə/
mair
Definition
A mare is an adult female horse. The word is used specifically for female horses that are fully grown, usually older than three or four years.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛɹ/
British English
/ˈmɛə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mair
UK
mair
Listen in Context
The farmer owns three mares.
That old grey mare used to win many races.
Her favorite horse is a gentle black mare.
We took the mare and her foal to the vet last week.