How to pronounce ears
Say it like EERZ. Ears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɪrz/EERZ
UK British/ɪəz/EERZ
- EERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ears pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ears
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EERZ.
Other ways to say ears
Ears also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EERZ /irz/
What does ears mean?
noun
- plural of ear How to pronounce ear
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ear How to pronounce ear
Questions about saying ears
How do you pronounce ears?
Say EERZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪrz/. In British English it is /ɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ears?
Ears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EERZ.
Is ears pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪəz/ (EERZ).