How to pronounce shared
Say it like SHAIRD. Shared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAIRD.
What does shared mean?
- have in common; held or experienced in common“two shared valence electrons forming a bond between adjacent nuclei”“a shared interest in philately”
- distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose
Words that rhyme with shared
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shared.
Questions about saying shared
How do you pronounce shared?
Say SHAIRD. The American pronunciation is /ʃɛrd/. In British English it is /ʃɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shared?
Shared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAIRD.
Is shared pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʃɛəd/ (SHAIRD).