How to pronounce shares
Say it like SHAIRZ. Shares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAIRZ.
What does shares mean?
- plural of share How to pronounce share
- third-person singular simple present indicative of share How to pronounce share
Words that rhyme with shares
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shares.
Questions about saying shares
How do you pronounce shares?
Say SHAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃɛrz/. In British English it is /ʃɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shares?
Shares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAIRZ.
Is shares 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 /ʃɛəz/ (SHAIRZ).