fear
PronouncedFEER
A strong feeling of being scared or worried that something bad might happen.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter F
Sound“f”·/f/
The letter F makes the /f/ sound, like in 'fish', 'fun', and 'fox'. The upper teeth touch the lower lip.
F is a voiceless labiodental fricative — the upper front teeth rest on the lower lip while air flows through to make the /f/ sound. It is very consistent.
Tip
F is for fish — and fish starts with /f/!
Examples
Phonics Rule: EAR says “eer”
Sound“eer”·/ɪər/
EAR usually makes the “eer” sound, like in 'ear', 'hear', and 'near'.
EAR most often says “eer” (the 'ear' sound): ear, hear, near, year, clear, dear, fear.
Tip
Hear with your ear — hear, near, year!
Examples
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