How many syllables in bear?

There is 1 syllable in the word bear.

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How to pronounce bear:

Definition of bear:

bear (noun):: any of a family (ursidae of the order carnivora) of large heavy mammals of america and eurasia that have long shaggy hair, rudimentary tails, and plantigrade feet and feed largely on fruit, plant matter, and insects as well as on flesh

Synonyms for bear:

carry

feature

Antonyms for bear:

deposit

discard

drop

dump

fail to hold

lay

leave

let fall

let go

let go of

lose

lose one's grip on

lose your hold on

place

plonk

pop

position

put

put down

release

release one's hold on

relinquish

rest

set

set down

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