How to pronounce spheres
Say it like SFEERZ. Spheres is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SFEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spheres pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spheres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SFEERZ.
What does spheres mean?
- plural of sphere How to pronounce sphere
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sphere How to pronounce sphere
Words that rhyme with spheres
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spheres.
Questions about saying spheres
How do you pronounce spheres?
Say SFEERZ. The American pronunciation is /sfɪrz/. In British English it is /sfɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spheres?
Spheres is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SFEERZ.
Is spheres 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 /sfɪəz/ (SFEERZ).