rear

How to Split "rear" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• rear — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of rear:

• IPA: /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/

📖 Definitions

1. rear (third-person singular simple present rears, present participle rearing, simple past and past participle reared)
2. Poverty reared its ugly head. (appeared, started, began to have an effect)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English reren (“to raise”), from Old English rǣran (“to raise, set upright, promote, exalt, begin, create, give rise to, excite, rouse, arouse, stir up”), from Proto-West Germanic *raiʀijan, from Proto-Germanic *raizijaną, *raisijaną (“to cause to rise, raise”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁rey- (“to lift oneself, rise”). Cognate with Scots rere (“to construct, build, rear”), Icelandic reisa (“to raise”), Gothic 𐍂𐌰𐌹𐍃𐌾𐌰𐌽 (raisjan, “t...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down rear 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 rear with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
rear	1	rear
RI	1	ri
rehear	2	re-hear
rare	2	ra-re
Rhee	1	rhee

🔗 Related Words

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read, real, ream, reap, reach, react, ready, realm.