How to Pronounce "spear"
word
/ˈspɪɹ/
speer
/spˈiə/
spee-uh
Definition
A spear is a long weapon with a pointed tip, usually made of metal, used for hunting, fishing, or fighting. It can also refer to something shaped like a spear or the act of throwing this weapon.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɪɹ/
British English
/spˈiə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
speer
UK
spee-uh
Listen in Context
The hunter threw his spear at the deer.
A spear has a sharp tip for piercing.
Fishermen use a spear to catch fish.
He tried to spear the fruit with a stick, but missed.