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Try LingUp Now!Start with the hard 'g' sound as in 'get'.
Move to the 'ear' sound, similar to 'beer'.
End with the 'z' sound, letting your voice vibrate as in 'zebra'.
Mispronouncing it as 'jeers' (geers)
Mistaking the 'z' sound with 's' (geers)
Reducing the vowel sound to 'i' (girs)
Start with the hard 'g' sound as in 'got'.
Move to the 'ear' sound, similar to 'clear', but without fully closing your mouth.
End with a soft 'z' sound as in 'zoo'.
Mispronouncing it as 'jeers' (geers)
Mistaking the 'z' sound with 's' (geers)
Reducing the vowel sound to 'i' (girs)
Yes, the 'g' in 'gears' is voiced, like 'go'.
No, the final sound is 'z', which is voiced.
It sounds like 'ear' in 'hear'.
Parts of machines that control speed or force.
ɡɪr
A wheel with teeth that works with others.
ˈɡɪə.bɒks
Container with gears in a vehicle.
ɡɪrd
Adjusted for a purpose.
Distinct 'z' ending in 'gears' vs. 'gear'.
Additional syllable in 'gearbox'.
The '-ed' ending in 'geared' differs from 'gears'.
Ensure your vocal cords vibrate at the end.
Words like 'near' and 'hear' can help with the middle sound.
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