How to Pronounce Sheers

To pronounce "sheers", say SHEERS — 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 “sheers”

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

What does sheers mean?

noun

  1. A sheer curtain or fabric.

    “Use sheers to maximize natural light.”

noun

  1. The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern.
  2. An abrupt swerve from the course of a ship.

verb

  1. To swerve from a course.

    “A horse sheers at a bicycle.”

  2. To shear.

Words that rhyme with sheers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leersdearsdeersheresmeresweirs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheers"?▾

"Sheers" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sheers"?▾

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

What does "sheers" mean?▾

Sheers: A sheer curtain or fabric.

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