ere
PronouncedAIR
/ˈɛr/conjunction
Before; earlier than something else happens.
Syllables
ere
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
ere
Phonics Rule: ERE says “air” (there)
Sound“air”·/ɛər/
ERE can make the “air” sound, like in 'there' and 'where'.
ERE says “air” (the 'air' sound) in there, where, and their-family words.
Tip
There and where rhyme with air!
Examples
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