How to Pronounce Rearing

To pronounce "rearing", say REAR-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

REAR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rearing”

"rearing" has 2 syllables: rear-ing. It rhymes with domineering and sneering, if that helps it stick.

What does rearing 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.”

verb

  1. To move; stir.
  2. (of geese) To carve.

    “Rere that goose!”

verb

  1. To place in the rear; to secure the rear of.
  2. To sodomize (perform anal sex)

Synonyms

prance

Words that rhyme with rearing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

domineeringsneeringengineeringpioneeringtearingperseveringveeringclearingsteeringshearingappearingcheering

Related words

upbringingfosteringfosterageerectuprightnurtureraisingbreeding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rearing"?▾

"Rearing" has 2 syllables: rear · ing.

What does "rearing" mean?▾

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

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