How to pronounce sear
Say it like SEER. Sear is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEER.
What does sear mean?
- To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.“He likes to sear his steaks while maintaining rareness at the center.”
- To wither; to dry up.
- To make callous or insensible.
- Dry; withered, especially of vegetation.
- A scar produced by searing
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Words that rhyme with sear
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Questions about saying sear
How do you pronounce sear?
Say SEER. The American pronunciation is /sɪr/. In British English it is /sɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sear?
Sear is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEER.
Is sear 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 /sɪə/ (SEER).