How to pronounce mear
Say it like MEER. Mear is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEER.
What does mear mean?
- Alternative form of mere (“boundary”).
Words that rhyme with mear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mear.
Words that sound like mear
Questions about saying mear
How do you pronounce mear?
Say MEER. The American pronunciation is /mɪr/. In British English it is /mɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mear?
Mear is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEER.
Is mear 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 /mɪə/ (MEER).
What words sound the same as mear?
Mear sounds the same as mere in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.