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wear

Definition:

(nou) impairment resulting from long use (nou) a covering designed to be worn on a person's body (nou) the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment

Phonetic Transcription:

weə

Examples:

The man likes to wear shirts with collars.

The worn boot is decrepit, misshapen and painful to wear.

He likes to wear jeans and a t shirt.

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dress

shirt

boot

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Common mistakes of wear pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wear" as /wɛr/, similar to "where". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /wɛər/ in UK and /wɛr/ in US. Tip: Focus on the diphthong in "wear".
Overemphasizing the "w": A common mistake is overpronouncing the "w" sound at the beginning, making it sound too heavy. The correct pronunciation is smooth. Tip: Practice saying "wear" quickly and lightly.
Confusing "wear" with "were": Learners often confuse "wear" with "were", pronouncing them similarly. "Were" is pronounced /wɜr/ in US and /wɜː/ in UK. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to distinguish them.
Dropping the final "r": Some speakers omit the final "r" sound, leading to a pronunciation like "wea". This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly at the end of "wear".
Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes place stress incorrectly, treating "wear" as a two-syllable word. "Wear" is a single syllable, pronounced /wɛər/ in UK and /wɛr/ in US. Tip: Remember that "wear" is one clear, strong syllable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "wear"?

The word "wear" is pronounced as /wɛr/ in both American and British English. The vowel sound is similar to the "e" in "bed," followed by the "r" sound.

What is the stress pattern for the word "wear"?

"Wear" has a single syllable, so there is no secondary stress. The primary stress is on the vowel sound /ɛ/, making it sound strong and clear.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "wear"?

Many learners confuse "wear" with the homophone "where." Remember, "wear" has the vowel sound /ɛ/, while "where" uses the diphthong /ɛə/ in some accents, especially in British English.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "wear" in American and British English?

The pronunciation of "wear" is generally the same in both American /wɛr/ and British /wɛə/ English, although some British speakers may slightly elongate the vowel sound. The key difference is subtle and often depends on regional accents.