English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pear Pronunciation
Pear is pronounced PER, IPA /ˈpɛr/.
PER
US /ˈpɛr/ · UK /ˈpeə/
Syllables: PER (1 syllable)
noun: A sweet green or yellow fruit, narrow at the stem and round at the base.
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Pear in a Sentence
- The pear was still hard.
- We planted a pear tree by the wall.
- She poached pears in red wine.
Common Mispronunciations of Pear
Not PEER
This ear block is the air of hair, not the eer of beer. Pear and pair are the same word to the ear.
Not PAR
Aim for the vowel of there, which sits higher in the mouth than the ah of car.
Tip: Pear, pair, and pare are all identical in sound.
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