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'.