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