How to pronounce sheared
Say it like SHEERD. Sheared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sheared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEERD.
What does sheared mean?
- simple past and past participle of shear How to pronounce shear
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sheared
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Questions about saying sheared
How do you pronounce sheared?
Say SHEERD. The American pronunciation is /ʃird/. In British English it is /ʃɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheared?
Sheared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEERD.
Is sheared 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 /ʃɪəd/ (SHEERD).