How to Pronounce Rear

To pronounce "rear", say REAR — one syllable, IPA /ɹɪə/. 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

/ɹɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rear”

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

What does rear mean?

verb

  1. To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.
  2. (said of people towards animals) To breed and raise.

    “The family has been rearing cattle for 200 years.”

Synonyms

prance

Words that rhyme with rear

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerpremierchevalierinsincereadhere

Related words

parenterectseatarsekeisterbuttbumnurture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rear"?▾

"Rear" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rear"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rear" is /ɹɪə/.

What does "rear" mean?▾

Rear: To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.

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