How to Pronounce Pears

To pronounce "pears", say PEARS — one syllable. 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

PEARS

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💡 Tip for remembering “pears”

"pears" 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: pairs, pares — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pears mean?

noun

  1. An edible fruit produced by the pear tree, similar to an apple but elongated towards the stem.
  2. A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).

Synonyms

pear tree

Words that rhyme with pears

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pears"?▾

"Pears" has one syllable.

What does "pears" mean?▾

Pears: An edible fruit produced by the pear tree, similar to an apple but elongated towards the stem.

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