How to pronounce sphere
Say it like SFEER. Sphere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/sfɪr/SFEER
UK British/sfɪə/SFEER
- SFEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SFEER.
What does sphere mean?
noun
- A surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center. .
- An object which appears to be bounded by a sphere; a round object, a ball.
- An area of activity for a planet; or by extension, an area of influence for a god, hero etc.
- To place in a sphere, or among the spheres; to ensphere.
- To make round or spherical; to perfect.
Where does sphere come from?
Displaced Old English cliewen, þoþor, and æppel.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sphere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sphere.
Questions about saying sphere
How do you pronounce sphere?
Say SFEER. The American pronunciation is /sfɪr/. In British English it is /sfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphere?
Sphere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SFEER.
Is sphere 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 /sfɪə/ (SFEER).