How many syllables in spear?

There is 1 syllable in the word spear.

How to pronounce spear:

spear (verb):: pierce with a spear.; a weapon consisting of a long pole with a sharp point

bayonet

empale

gore

harpoon

impale

jab

lance

peck

pick

pierce

pink

poke

punch

puncture

run through

skewer

slice

spike

spit

stab

stick

transfix

aid

assist

cure

heal

help

increase

rise

unite

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