How to Pronounce Sharing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃɛəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sharing”

"sharing" has 2 syllables: shar-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: schering — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sharing 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.

noun

  1. Something shared.

Words that rhyme with sharing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairing

Related words

jointunselfishcommunionshare-outdolingapportioningdistributeapportionment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sharing"?▾

"Sharing" has 2 syllables: shar · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sharing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sharing" is /ˈʃɛəɹɪŋ/.

What does "sharing" mean?▾

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

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