How to pronounce rearing
Say it like RIR-ing. Rearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIR).
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- RIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rearing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rearing
American and British speakers say rearing in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIR-ing.
What does rearing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rear How to pronounce rear
- Act of raising young.“We studied blowfly rearings in various environmental conditions.”
Where does rearing come from?
From Middle English rerynge (“raising”).
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Words that rhyme with rearing
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Questions about saying rearing
How do you pronounce rearing?
Say RIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rearing?
Rearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIR). Broken into parts: RIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.