English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Spear Pronunciation
Spear is pronounced SPIR, IPA /ˈspɪr/.
SPIR
US /ˈspɪr/ · UK /ˈspiə/
Syllables: SPIR (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A long pole with a sharp point, used for hunting or fighting.
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Spear in a Sentence
- The museum holds a bronze spear from the same grave.
- He speared a piece of melon with his fork.
- Asparagus is sold in spears rather than by weight.
Common Mispronunciations of Spear
Not SPAIR
The ea pair gives the eer of here, not the air of care. With air it turns into spare.
Not spee-AR
One beat, with the vowel gliding into the r and no pause anywhere inside it.
Tip: Spearmint keeps the same beat and adds mint behind it.
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