How Do You Spell PEARLS?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜːlz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "pearls" consists of six letters: P, E, A, R, L, and S. The word is pronounced /pɜːrlz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The letter "P" represents the voiceless bilabial plosive sound followed by the "ER" diphthong pronounced as /ɜː/. The letter "L" represents the voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/. Lastly, the letter "S" represents the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/. Together, these sounds create the word "pearls", which refers to a small, round, shiny object produced within the shell of certain mollusks.

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PEARLS Meaning and Definition

  1. PEARLS (noun):

    1. Small, round, glossy gemstones formed inside the shells of certain mollusks, primarily oysters and mussels, characterized by their smooth, lustrous appearance and often used in jewelry or embellishments.

    2. A metaphorical term representing something precious, rare, or valuable, akin to the actual pearls, often used to describe wisdom, knowledge, or cherished qualities possessed by an individual or a group. In this sense, pearls also symbolize purity and perfection.

    3. A spherical object resembling a pearl, either artificially made, such as a bead, or naturally occurring, such as a droplet of dew or rainwater.

    4. A slang term used to describe beads of sweat or droplets of liquid, typically seen on a person's face when they experience intense physical exertion or strain.

    5. In medical jargon, PEARLS stands for a mnemonic device used to convey key clinical information through succinct bullet points: P - Patient or Problem, E - Explore or Evidence, A - Action, R - Result or Recommendation, and S - Summary.

    The word "pearls" finds its origins in Middle English "perle" and Old French "perle," which traces back to the Latin word "perna," meaning leg, referring to the leg-like shape of a mollusk's shell. The elegance, desirability, and enduring worth of pearls have made them highly sought-after since ancient times, with their cultural significance extending to various aspects of art, literature, and folklore.

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Idioms with the word PEARLS

  • cast (one's) pearls before swine The idiom "cast (one's) pearls before swine" means to offer or present something valuable or precious to someone who is unable to appreciate or understand its worth. It refers to wasting or squandering something valuable on those who do not perceive its value.
  • clutch (one's)/the pearls The idiom "clutch (one's)/the pearls" refers to an exaggerated reaction of shock, surprise, or outrage to something. It typically describes a situation where someone reacts as if they are clutching a string of pearls in disbelief or horror due to unexpected or scandalous behavior, often perceived as improper or offensive. It implies a sense of being scandalized or morally offended.
  • pearls before swine The idiom "pearls before swine" means offering or presenting something valuable or profound to someone who cannot appreciate or understand its worth. It implies the act of wasting something precious on someone who lacks the ability or inclination to appreciate its value.
  • cast pearls before swine The idiom "cast pearls before swine" means to offer valuable or precious things to someone who is incapable of appreciating or understanding their worth. It is derived from a biblical metaphor in which pearls, symbolizing something of great value, are wasted on swine, which are unable to appreciate their beauty and significance.
  • cast (or throw) pearls before swine The idiom "cast (or throw) pearls before swine" means to offer or present something valuable or precious to someone who is incapable of appreciating or understanding its worth. It implies wasting valuable resources or information on people who do not have the capacity to understand or value them.

Conjugate verb Pearls

CONDITIONAL

I would pearl
we would pearl
you would pearl
he/she/it would pearl
they would pearl

FUTURE

I will pearl
we will pearl
you will pearl
he/she/it will pearl
they will pearl

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pearled
we will have pearled
you will have pearled
he/she/it will have pearled
they will have pearled

PAST

I pearled
we pearled
you pearled
he/she/it pearled
they pearled

PAST PERFECT

I had pearled
we had pearled
you had pearled
he/she/it had pearled
they had pearled

PRESENT

I pearl
we pearl
you pearl
he/she/it pearls
they pearl

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pearled
we have pearled
you have pearled
he/she/it has pearled
they have pearled
I am pearling
we are pearling
you are pearling
he/she/it is pearling
they are pearling
I was pearling
we were pearling
you were pearling
he/she/it was pearling
they were pearling
I will be pearling
we will be pearling
you will be pearling
he/she/it will be pearling
they will be pearling
I have been pearling
we have been pearling
you have been pearling
he/she/it has been pearling
they have been pearling
I had been pearling
we had been pearling
you had been pearling
he/she/it had been pearling
they had been pearling
I will have been pearling
we will have been pearling
you will have been pearling
he/she/it will have been pearling
they will have been pearling
I would have pearled
we would have pearled
you would have pearled
he/she/it would have pearled
they would have pearled
I would be pearling
we would be pearling
you would be pearling
he/she/it would be pearling
they would be pearling
I would have been pearling
we would have been pearling
you would have been pearling
he/she/it would have been pearling
they would have been pearling

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