How to pronounce shareware
Say it like SHAIR-wair. Shareware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAIR).
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- SHAIR
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shareware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shareware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAIR-wair.
What does shareware mean?
- A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.
Where does shareware come from?
From share + -ware. Popularized by Bob Wallace
Questions about saying shareware
How do you pronounce shareware?
Say SHAIR-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛrˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛəˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shareware?
Shareware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAIR). Broken into parts: SHAIR · wair.
Is shareware 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 /ˈʃɛəˌwɛə/ (SHAIR-wair).