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