How do you pronounce "shearing"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪrɪŋ/ (SHIR-ing). In British English: /ʃˈiəɹɪŋ/ (SH-ee-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪrɪŋ/ (SHIR-ing). In Australian English: /ʃˈiəɹɪŋ/ (SH-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪrɪŋ/ (SHIR-ing), while in British English it's /ʃˈiəɹɪŋ/ (SH-ee-uhr).

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shearing

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/ˈʃɪrɪŋ/

SHIR-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪrshear·ɪŋing

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