Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'ear

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.43 in modern English

Syllables
'ear
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Pronunciation spelling of hear.

Example Sentences

Etymology

A representation of the pronunciation of hear by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]).

Inflected Forms

'ears (present, singular) 'earing (participle, present) 'eard (participle, past) 'eard (past)

Questions

What does 'ear mean?
Pronunciation spelling of hear.
Where does 'ear come from?
A representation of the pronunciation of hear by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]).

How to pronounce 'ear

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'ear”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “'ear” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.