How to Pronounce "to spare"
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈspɛɹ
tuh-SPAIR
tˈuː/ /spˈeə
tu-SPAIR
Definition
Used to describe extra time, money, or resources that are not needed and can be used for other things. Often used in phrases like 'time to spare' or 'money to spare'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈspɛɹ
British English
tˈuː/ /spˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tuh-SPAIR
UK
tu-SPAIR
Listen in Context
We still have ten minutes to spare before the meeting starts.
If you have any money to spare, please donate.
I finished my homework with time to spare.
Do you have a pen to spare? I forgot mine.