How to Pronounce Sheer

To pronounce "sheer", say SHEER — one syllable, IPA /ˈʃɪə/. 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

/ˈʃɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sheer”

"sheer" 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: shear, schear, scheer, shere — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sheer mean?

noun

  1. A sheer curtain or fabric.

    “Use sheers to maximize natural light.”

adjective

  1. Very thin or transparent.

    “Her light, sheer dress caught everyone’s attention.”

  2. Pure in composition; unmixed; unadulterated.

adverb

  1. Clean; quite; at once.

Synonyms

downrightmerepureunmitigatedundilutedperpendicularsteep

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Words that rhyme with sheer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerpremierchevalierinsincereadhere

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheer"?▾

"Sheer" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sheer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sheer" is /ˈʃɪə/.

What does "sheer" mean?▾

Sheer: A sheer curtain or fabric.

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