How do you pronounce "sheared"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪrd/ (SHIRD). In British English: /ʃˈɪəd/ (SH-i). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪrd/ (SHIRD). In Australian English: /ʃˈiəd/ (SH-ee).

Is "sheared" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪrd/ (SHIRD), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪəd/ (SH-i).

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sheared

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/ˈʃɪrd/

SHIRD

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪrdsheared

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