How to Pronounce Wears

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/wɛəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wears”

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

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

What does wears mean?

verb

  1. To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

    “He's wearing some nice pants today.  She wore her medals with pride.  Please wear your seatbelt.  Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time?  He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet.”

  2. To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.

    “He wears eyeglasses.  She wears her hair in braids.”

verb

  1. To guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion.
  2. To defend; protect.

noun

  1. An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
  2. A fence placed across a river to catch fish.

Synonyms

gybe

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Words that rhyme with wears

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirs

Related words

clothesvestureapparelclothingbustbreak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wears"?▾

"Wears" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wears"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wears" is /wɛəz/.

What does "wears" mean?▾

Wears: To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

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