how to pronounce spear

/ˈspɪɚ/

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spear is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of spear in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… of the spear of all this disruption and …”

meaning of spear

Spear is a long, thin weapon with a sharp point at one end and a long, thin shaft at the other.

spear frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word spear occurs in english on average 3.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.