tears
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[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Noun and verb related to the liquid from the eyes:
- (General American) IPA(key): /tɪɹz/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /tɪəz/
- (Scotland) IPA(key): /tiːɹz/
Audio (US): (file) - Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)z
Noun and verb related to rending or ripping:
- (General American) IPA(key): /tɛɹz/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /tɛəz/
- (Scotland) IPA(key): /teːɹz/
Audio (US): (file)
Noun
[edit]tears
- plural of tear
- Viscous streaks left on the inside of the glass when certain wines are swirled around before tasting.
Verb
[edit]tears
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tear