American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'tear' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "tear"

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Simple pronunciation
teer
IPA transcription
/tʰiɹ/
Word frequency
3,833rd

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What does "tear" mean?

  1. 1.liquid from the eyes when crying
  2. 2.to pull something apart or to pieces with force

Examples of "tear" in a sentence

  • Her tear fell down her cheek.
  • He tried to tear the paper.
  • The actor shed a tear on stage.

How common is "tear"?

Tear is the 3,833rd most common word in English.

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