How to Pronounce Spears

To pronounce "spears", say SPEARS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “spears”

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

Sounds exactly like: speirs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spears mean?

noun

  1. A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
  2. A soldier armed with such a weapon; a spearman.

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.

Words that rhyme with spears

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sneerstearsappearsracketeersyearsclearsfrontiersveersadherescheerscareerscavaliers

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spears"?▾

"Spears" has one syllable.

What does "spears" mean?▾

Spears: A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.

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