How to Pronounce Ears

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɪəz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ears”

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

What does ears mean?

noun

  1. The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
  2. The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.

verb

  1. To take in with the ears; to hear.
  2. To hold by the ears.

noun

  1. The fruiting body of a grain plant.

    “He is in the fields, harvesting ears of corn.”

Synonyms

headspike

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Words that rhyme with ears

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sneersjeerstearsappearsracketeersyearsteresclearsfrontiersveersadheresshears

Related words

pinnaauriclecapitulumspikebanglesbmebrokencobs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ears"?▾

"Ears" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ears"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ears" is /ɪəz/.

What does "ears" mean?▾

Ears: The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.

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