How to Pronounce Speared

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SPEAR-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “speared”

"speared" has 2 syllables: spear-ed. It rhymes with bleared and queered, if that helps it stick.

What does speared mean?

verb

  1. To pierce with a spear.
  2. (by extension) To penetrate or strike with, or as if with, any long narrow object; to make a thrusting motion that catches an object on the tip of a long device.

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Words that rhyme with speared

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blearedqueeredsphered

Related words

lanceshaftgigfizgigfishgigskeweredweaponedshafted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speared"?▾

"Speared" has 2 syllables: spear · ed.

What does "speared" mean?▾

Speared: To pierce with a spear.

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