How to Pronounce Bearings

To pronounce "bearings", say BEAR-ings — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BEAR-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “bearings”

"bearings" has 2 syllables: bear-ings. It rhymes with parings and airings, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: barings — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bearings mean?

noun

  1. A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
  2. The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.

Words that rhyme with bearings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paringsairingsfairingsbaringsherringsred-herrings

Related words

supportingposturecomportmentchargemienpresenceaimload-bearing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bearings"?▾

"Bearings" has 2 syllables: bear · ings.

What does "bearings" mean?▾

Bearings: A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

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