How to pronounce geared
Say it like GHEERD. Geared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHEERD.
What does geared mean?
- equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
Words that rhyme with geared
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Questions about saying geared
How do you pronounce geared?
Say GHEERD. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪrd/. In British English it is /ɡɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geared?
Geared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHEERD.
Is geared 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 /ɡɪəd/ (GHEERD).