How to Pronounce Shared

To pronounce "shared", say SHAR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɛə(ɹ)d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃɛə(ɹ)d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shared”

"shared" has 2 syllables: shar-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does shared mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To cut; to shear; to cleave; to divide.

adjective

  1. Used by multiple entities or for multiple purposes or in multiple ways.

Synonyms

commonmutual

Words that rhyme with shared

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

declaredimpairedglaredstaredscaredpreparedcaredensnaredflareddespairedsquaredaired

Related words

mutualcommondividedjointdistributedmixedcombinedsubdivided

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shared"?▾

"Shared" has 2 syllables: shar · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "shared"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shared" is /ˈʃɛə(ɹ)d/.

What does "shared" mean?▾

Shared: To give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.

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