How to Pronounce Bare vs Bear

"bare" and "bear" are homophones — pronounced exactly the same: bair (/bɛr/). Identical sound — both rhyme with "air".

🟰 Same sound (homophones)

bare

/bɛr/

Say it like: bair

bare

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bear

/bɛr/

Say it like: bair

bear

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Accent

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Speed

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Frequently asked questions

Are "bare" and "bear" pronounced the same?

Yes. Both "bare" and "bear" are pronounced bair (/bɛr/) — they are homophones.

Why do people confuse "bare" and "bear"?

Different spelling, same sound and easy to swap.

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