bearing

/ˈbɛrɪŋ/

Syllables bear·ing

Stress BEAR-ing

Phonics Breakdown

bear

/bɛr/

er sound

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the way something is positioned or the ability to endure; a machine part that reduces friction

Sound Reference

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bear=/bɛr/(bear) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

She kept a calm bearing during the meeting.