How to Pronounce Teary

To pronounce "teary", say TEARY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɪəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtɪəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “teary”

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

What does teary mean?

adjective

  1. Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.

    “No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.”

  2. Of eyes, filled with tears.

    “Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.”

Synonyms

tear-filledwet

Antonyms

drydry-eyed

Words that rhyme with teary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blearyeerieleerywearytheorydrearywiryerielearycheeryhara-kirideary

Related words

tearfulteary-eyedwatery-eyedpatheticrounmaudlinweepycryey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teary"?▾

"Teary" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "teary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teary" is /ˈtɪəɹi/.

What does "teary" mean?▾

Teary: Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.

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