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How to pronounce 'bear' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "bear" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "bear"

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Simple pronunciation
behr
IPA transcription
/bɛɹ/
Word frequency
1,549th

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What does "bear" mean?

  1. 1.a large mammal with thick fur and a very short tail
  2. 2.to carry or support
  3. 3.to endure or tolerate

Examples of "bear" in a sentence

  • She couldn't bear to see him leave.
  • The brave soldier was ready to bear any hardship.
  • He had to bear the weight of the heavy load.

How common is "bear"?

Bear is the 1,549th most common word in English.

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