Concept:The given word "bear" contains the vowel sound /eə/. This sound is a diphthong.
We need to match this exact vowel sound with one of the options.
Explanation:The pronunciation of "bear" is /beə/. The vowel sound here is /eə/.
Let us analyse each option.
"Her" is pronounced /hɜː/. Its vowel sound is /ɜː/, which is different.
"Year" is pronounced /jɪə/. Its vowel sound is /ɪə/, which is not the same.
"Fare" is pronounced /feə/. Here we have the exact diphthong /eə/.
"Pie" is pronounced /paɪ/. Its vowel sound is /aɪ/, which is different.
Therefore, "fare" is the only word that shares the same vowel sound as "bear".
Choose this option in the examination.
Answer:C. fare