How Do You Spell JEARS?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈi͡əz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Jears" might seem a bit perplexing, but it can be explained using phonetic transcription. The letters "j" and "e" in this case represent a voiced palato-alveolar affricate sound /dʒ/. The following letters, "e" and "a," denote a diphthong sound /ɪə/ which is made up of a short "i" sound followed by a long "a" sound. Finally, the letter "r" represents a vocalic "r" sound /əɹ/. Therefore, the phonetic transcription of "Jears" is /dʒɪəɹz/.

JEARS Meaning and Definition

  1. In nav., an assemblage of tackles by which the lower yards of a ship are hoisted or lowered.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for JEARS

  • nears
  • jwars
  • jsars
  • jdars
  • jrars
  • j4ars
  • j3ars
  • jezrs
  • jesrs
  • jewrs
  • jeqrs
  • jeafs
  • jea5s
  • jea4s
  • jeara
  • jearz
  • jearx
  • jeare
  • jearw

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