To pronounce "dears", say DEARS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dears" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with leers and sheers, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: deers — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dears" has one syllable.
Dears: A very kind, loving person.
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