How to Pronounce Weary

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

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Letters

/ˈwiːɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “weary”

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

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

What does weary mean?

verb

  1. To make or to become weary.

adjective

  1. Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.

    “A weary traveller knocked at the door.”

  2. Having one's patience, relish, or contentment exhausted; tired; sick.

    “soldiers weary of marching, or of confinement;  I grew weary of studying and left the library.”

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Words that rhyme with weary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blearyeerieleerytheorydrearywiryerielearytearycheeryhara-kirideary

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weary"?▾

"Weary" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "weary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weary" is /ˈwiːɹi/.

What does "weary" mean?▾

Weary: To make or to become weary.

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