How to pronounce teary
Say it like TIH-er-ee. Teary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH).
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- TIH
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teary
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEER-ree.
What does teary mean?
- Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.“No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.”
- Of eyes, filled with tears.“Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.”
Where does teary come from?
From Middle English tery; equivalent to tear + -y.
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Words that rhyme with teary
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Questions about saying teary
How do you pronounce teary?
Say TIH-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪɚi/. In British English it is /ˈtɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teary?
Teary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH). Broken into parts: TIH · er · ee.
Is teary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈtɪəri/ (TEER-ree).