English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Share Pronunciation
Share is pronounced SHER, IPA /ˈʃɛr/.
SHER
US /ˈʃɛr/ · UK /ˈʃeə/
Syllables: SHER (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To divide something between people, or a unit of ownership in a company.
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Share in a Sentence
- The children share a room.
- Her share of the bill came to twelve pounds.
- Shares fell again on Thursday.
Common Mispronunciations of Share
Not SHAR
This are block is the air of fair, sitting higher in the mouth than the ah of car.
Not SHEER
Keep it clear of sheer: share takes the air vowel and sheer takes the eer of beer.
Tip: Share rhymes with hair, bear, and there.
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