How to Pronounce Shears

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈʃɪəz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shears”

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

What does shears 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 shears

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jeerstereshearstiersseersearsbriersbuccaneersdisappearsjearsoverhearsmusketeers

Related words

fleecesnipsscissorsclipperstechnicalabhorredchiselslawns

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shears"?▾

"Shears" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shears"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shears" is /ˈʃɪəz/.

What does "shears" mean?▾

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

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