How to pronounce sheers
Say it like SHEERZ. Sheers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sheers
- American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEE-uz.
What does sheers mean?
- plural of sheer How to pronounce sheer
- Synonym of shear legs.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sheer How to pronounce sheer
Words that rhyme with sheers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sheers.
Words that sound like sheers
Questions about saying sheers
How do you pronounce sheers?
Say SHEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈʃiəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheers?
Sheers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEERZ.
Is sheers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2. The British form is /ˈʃiəz/ (SHEE-uz).
What words sound the same as sheers?
Sheers sounds the same as shears in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.