How to Pronounce "tear around"
expression
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
TAIR-uh-ROWND
tɪə/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
TEE-uh-ROWND
Definition
To move quickly and energetically around a place, often in a busy or excited way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
tɪə/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAIR-uh-ROWND
UK
TEE-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The children tear around the playground after school.
My dog loves to tear around the yard.
Kids should not tear around the store.
I've been tearing around all day trying to get everything done.