How to Pronounce Share

To pronounce "share", say SHAR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃɛə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ʃɛə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “share”

"share" has 2 syllables: shar-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cher, sherr, schehr, scherr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does share mean?

noun

  1. A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
  2. A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.

verb

  1. To give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.
  2. To have or use in common.

    “to share a shelter with another;  They share a language.”

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Words that rhyme with share

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

portiondealapportioncontributionpartakepartparcelpercentage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "share"?▾

"Share" has 2 syllables: shar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "share"?▾

The IPA transcription of "share" is /ʃɛə/.

What does "share" mean?▾

Share: A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.

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