How to pronounce shearer
Say it like SHIR-er. Shearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIR).
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- SHIR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shearer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shearer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEER-uh.
What does shearer mean?
- A person employed to remove the wool from animals, such as sheep. using shears.
- A person employed in a roller mill to shear off the uneven side of the hot metal plate.
- A piece of industrial equipment used to grind up long shafts of coal in underground mines.
Where does shearer come from?
From shear + -er.
Words that rhyme with shearer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shearer.
Questions about saying shearer
How do you pronounce shearer?
Say SHIR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shearer?
Shearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIR). Broken into parts: SHIR · er.
Is shearer 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 /ˈʃɪərə/ (SHEER-uh).