how to pronounce pairs

/ˈpɛɹz/

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pairs is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of pairs in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… hired a pairs hired them precisely …”

meanings of pairs

noun:

Plural of pair.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pair.

name:

Plural of Pair.

pairs frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word pairs occurs in english on average 11.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.