ear
nounThe part of your body on the side of your head that you use to hear sounds.
nounThe ability to recognize and understand music or sounds well.
nounA part of a grain plant like corn or wheat that holds the seeds.
nounA thing shaped like an ear that sticks out from something, usually so you can hold it or fasten it.
nounA curled ridge on bread crust where the dough was cut before baking.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: EAR says /ɪər/
EAR usually makes the /ɪər/ sound, like in 'ear', 'hear', and 'near'.
EAR most often says /ɪər/ (the 'ear' sound): ear, hear, near, year, clear, dear, fear.
Tip
Hear with your ear — hear, near, year!
Examples
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