dear
/dɪr/
Syllables dear
Stress DEAR
Phonics Breakdown
d
/d/
vowel letter
ear
/ɪr/
rhotic ir
Meaning
beloved; loved very much; also used as a polite form of address
Sound Reference
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d=/d/(dog) + ear=/ɪr/(ear, near)
Example
Dear Mom, I miss you very much.