How to Pronounce Tear-gas

To pronounce "tear-gas", say TEARG-as — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TEARG-as

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💡 Tip for remembering “tear-gas”

"tear-gas" has 2 syllables: tearg-as.

What does tear-gas mean?

noun

  1. Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

verb

  1. To use tear gas.

    “The riot squad tear gassed the mob.”

Related words

teargasteartearslachrymatormace

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How many syllables are in "tear-gas"?▾

"Tear-gas" has 2 syllables: tearg · as.

What does "tear-gas" mean?▾

Tear-gas: Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

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