How to pronounce shir
Say it like SHUR. Shir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ʃɝ/SHUR
UK British/ʃɜː/SHUR
- SHUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of shir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUR.
What does shir mean?
verb
- Alternative form of shirr.
- Alternative form of shirr.
Words that rhyme with shir
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Questions about saying shir
How do you pronounce shir?
Say SHUR. The American pronunciation is /ʃɝ/. In British English it is /ʃɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shir?
Shir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHUR.
Is shir 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 /ʃɜː/ (SHUR).