How to Pronounce Tear-jerker

To pronounce "tear-jerker", say TEARJ-erk-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

TEARJ-erk-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “tear-jerker”

"tear-jerker" has 3 syllables: tearj-erk-er.

What does tear-jerker mean?

noun

  1. An emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending, so termed because it suggests one is likely to cry during its performance.

Synonyms

cryfestsobfest

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

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

"Tear-jerker" has 3 syllables: tearj · erk · er.

What does "tear-jerker" mean?▾

Tear-jerker: An emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending, so termed because it suggests one is likely to cry during its performance.

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