How to Pronounce Bears

To pronounce "bears", say BEARS — one syllable, IPA /bɛəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/bɛəz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bears”

"bears" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bares, berres, bures — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bears mean?

noun

A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.
A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.

verb

To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
“to bear a railroad stock”

verb

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
“Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.”
To support, sustain, or endure.

Synonyms

brook endure

Antonyms

bull twink

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Words that rhyme with bears

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airs tears nightmares forebears affairs downstairs unawares glares upstairs backstairs theirs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bears"?▾

"Bears" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bears"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bears" is /bɛəz/.

What does "bears" mean?▾

Bears: A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.

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