ear

How to Split "ear" into Syllables

The word ear is divided into 1 syllables: ear. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ear — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of ear:

• IPA: /ɪə̯/

📖 Definitions

1. The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
2. The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English ere, eare, from Old English ēare (“ear”), from Proto-West Germanic *auʀā, from the voiced Verner alternant of Proto-Germanic *ausô (“ear”) (compare Scots ear, West Frisian ear, Dutch oor, German Ohr, Swedish öra, Danish øre), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ṓws (compare Old Irish áu, Latin auris, Lithuanian ausi̇̀s, Russian у́хо (úxo), Albanian vesh, Ancient Greek οὖς (oûs), and Old Armenian ունկն (unkn). From Middle English eere, er, from Old ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down ear into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare ear with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
ear	1	ear
eyrie	2	ey-rie
ewer	2	ew-er
Eire	2	ei-re
ERA	1	era

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to ear:

Earl, earn, Earp, Earle, early, earth, earful, earner.