How to Pronounce Sharps

To pronounce "sharps", say SHARPS — one syllable, IPA /ʃɑɹps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ʃɑɹps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sharps”

"sharps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with carps and scarps, if that helps it stick.

What does sharps mean?

noun

  1. The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.

    “The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect F♯ (F sharp).”

  2. A note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯.

verb

  1. To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.

    “That new musician must be tone deaf: he sharped half the notes of the song!”

  2. To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.

Words that rhyme with sharps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carpsscarpsarpesarpsgarpsharpstarps

Related words

sharpenedpointedacuateedgedcuttingpiercingstabbingknifelike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sharps"?▾

"Sharps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sharps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sharps" is /ʃɑɹps/.

What does "sharps" mean?▾

Sharps: The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.

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