Tear

PIE SPEAK: Tear - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.

Pronunciation

  • Rip = TAIR (verb)

  • Cry drop = TEER (noun)

Intonation Practice

  • Don’t TAIR the paper!

  • A TEER ran down her cheek.

  • He tried not to TAIR it.

  • One last TEER fell.

Expression Tip
TAIR = damage. TEER = emotion.

 

📖 Read This Aloud
She held the letter tightly to avoid a tear, but a tear still fell. As she began to tear the page, another tear slipped down. In the end, both tears remained.

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