How to pronounce lear
Say it like LEER. Lear is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEER.
What does lear mean?
- Something learned; a lesson.
- Learning, lore; doctrine.
- Alternative form of lehr.
Where does lear come from?
From Middle English laire, leire, lere, northern Middle English variants of lore, loare (“doctrine, teaching, lore”), from Old English lār (“lore”).
Words that rhyme with lear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lear.
Questions about saying lear
How do you pronounce lear?
Say LEER. The American pronunciation is /lɪr/. In British English it is /lɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lear?
Lear is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEER.
Is lear 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 /lɪə/ (LEER).