How to Pronounce Tear

To pronounce "tear", say TEAR — 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 “tear”

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

Sounds exactly like: teer, terre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tear mean?

noun

  1. A hole or break caused by tearing.

    “A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam.”

  2. A rampage.

    “to go on a tear”

verb

  1. To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

    “He tore his coat on the nail.”

  2. To injure as if by pulling apart.

    “He has a torn ligament.”

Synonyms

rendrip

Words that rhyme with tear

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tear"?▾

"Tear" has one syllable.

What does "tear" mean?▾

Tear: A hole or break caused by tearing.

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