Source: Extra Practice

Which of the following words does NOT rhyme with 'bear'?

Options

Option A

pear

Option B

stair

Option C is correct

fear

Option D

hare

Explanation

The words 'bear', 'pear', 'stair', and 'hare' all share the same vowel sound /ɛər/ (sounding like 'air'). The word 'fear' is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɪər/ (sounding like 'ear') and therefore does not rhyme with 'bear'.