How to pronounce gears
Say it like GHEERZ. Gears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gears pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gears
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHEERZ.
What does gears mean?
- plural of gear How to pronounce gear
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gear How to pronounce gear
Words that rhyme with gears
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gears.
Questions about saying gears
How do you pronounce gears?
Say GHEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪrz/. In British English it is /ɡɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gears?
Gears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHEERZ.
Is gears 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 /ɡɪəz/ (GHEERZ).