How to Pronounce "tearing"
word
/ˈtɛɹɪŋ/
TAIR-ing
/tˈeəɹɪŋ/
TAIR-ing
Definition
Tearing is the -ing form of "tear." It usually means ripping something apart, but in informal English it can also describe moving very fast.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛɹɪŋ/
British English
/tˈeəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAIR-ing
UK
TAIR-ing
Listen in Context
He is tearing the paper into small pieces.
She is tearing open the package.
The dog came tearing across the yard.
Stop tearing at the wrapper like that and use scissors.