The spelling of the word "tears pieces" can be confusing due to the presence of two homophones: "tears" and "tiers". The correct spelling uses "tears" which is pronounced /tɪərz/, and refers to drops of water from the eyes. The word "pieces" is pronounced /ˈpiːsɪz/ and refers to parts of something that has been divided or broken. It is important to use the correct spelling as using "tiers" instead of "tears" can change the meaning of a sentence entirely.