How to pronounce shearn
Say it like SHEERN. Shearn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ʃɪrn/SHEERN
UK British/ʃɪən/SHEERN
- SHEERN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shearn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEERNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shearn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEERN.
What does shearn mean?
noun
- Alternative form of sharn.
Questions about saying shearn
How do you pronounce shearn?
Say SHEERN. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪrn/. In British English it is /ʃɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shearn?
Shearn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEERN.
Is shearn 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 /ʃɪən/ (SHEERN).