How to Pronounce Shear

To pronounce "shear", say SHEAR — one syllable, IPA /ʃɪə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ʃɪə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shear”

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

Sounds exactly like: schear, scheer, sheer, shere — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shear mean?

noun

  1. A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
  2. The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.

verb

  1. To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
  2. To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.

Synonyms

shears

Words that rhyme with shear

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shear"?▾

"Shear" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shear"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shear" is /ʃɪə(ɹ)/.

What does "shear" mean?▾

Shear: A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.

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