How to pronounce tearer
Say it like TER-er. Tearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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- TER
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tearer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tearer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAIR-ruh.
What does tearer mean?
- One who tears or rends anything.
- One who rages or raves with violence; a boisterous person.
Where does tearer come from?
From tear + -er.
Words that rhyme with tearer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tearer.
Words that sound like tearer
Questions about saying tearer
How do you pronounce tearer?
Say TER-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tearer?
Tearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · er.
Is tearer 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 /ˈtɛərə/ (TAIR-ruh).
What words sound the same as tearer?
Tearer sounds the same as terror in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.