How to pronounce sharing
Say it like SHER-ing. Sharing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHER).
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- SHER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sharing
American and British speakers say sharing in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAIR-ring.
What does sharing mean?
- using or enjoying something jointly with others
- having in common“the sharing of electrons creates molecules”
- sharing thoughts and feelings
- unselfishly willing to share with others“a warm and sharing friend”
Words that rhyme with sharing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sharing.
Questions about saying sharing
How do you pronounce sharing?
Say SHER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharing?
Sharing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHER). Broken into parts: SHER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sharing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.