Why "heared" is incorrect: a detailed explanation

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 02/12/2024, 18:02

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

This is an irregular verb conjugation error.

Why do people make this mistake?

People often make this error because in English, many verbs form their past tense by adding "-ed" to the base form. This pattern can lead to the incorrect assumption that "hear" follows the same rule.

What is correct?

The correct spelling for the past tense of "to hear" is "heard". It's pronounced /hɜːrd/, rhyming with "bird" and "word".

Examples of correct usage

I heard a strange noise last night.
She heard the news on the radio.
They heard about the event from a friend.