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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.