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