beer, bear

beer - /bɪr/

bear - /bɛr/

• They spotted a bear in the forest, and afterward, enjoyed a cold beer to calm their nerves.
• He joked about sharing his beer with a bear, though it wouldn’t be a safe idea.
• After hiking and seeing a bear track, they relaxed by the campfire with a bottle of beer.
• The brewery's logo featured a bear holding a pint of beer.
• She sipped her beer while telling a story about a bear encounter in the woods.
• In the gift shop, he bought a stuffed bear and a craft beer to take home.
• They toasted with beer, celebrating their successful bear sighting from a safe distance.
• He carried a can of bear spray and a bottle of beer while camping.
• The nature guide warned them about bear sightings, but they focused on finishing their beer.
• She laughed at the idea of a bear walking into a bar and ordering a beer.

Key Differences:

    • Beer (an alcoholic beverage): /bɪr/, pronounced with the "ee" sound as in "ear".

    • Bear (a large mammal or to tolerate): /bɛr/, with the short "e" sound, as in "air".