How to pronounce pears
Say it like PAIRZ. Pears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɛrz/PAIRZ
UK British/pɛəz/PAIRZ
- PAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pears pronunciation, sound by sound
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- PAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pears
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAIRZ.
What does pears mean?
noun
- plural of pear How to pronounce pear
Words that rhyme with pears
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Questions about saying pears
How do you pronounce pears?
Say PAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /pɛrz/. In British English it is /pɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pears?
Pears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAIRZ.
Is pears 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 /pɛəz/ (PAIRZ).