shear

How to Split "shear" into Syllables

The word shear is divided into 1 syllables: shear. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• shear — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of shear:

• IPA: /ʃɪə(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. shear (third-person singular simple present shears, present participle shearing, simple past sheared or shore, past participle shorn or sheared)
2. To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English sheren, scheren, from Old English sċieran (“to shear; to shave”), from Proto-West Germanic *skeran, from Proto-Germanic *skeraną, from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to cut”). Cognate with West Frisian skarre, Low German scheren, Dutch scheren, German scheren, Danish skære, Norwegian Bokmål skjære, Norwegian Nynorsk skjera, Swedish skära, Finnish keritä; and (from Indo-European) with Ancient Greek κείρω (keírō, “I cut off”), Latin caro (“flesh”),...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down shear into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare shear with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
shear	1	shear
shower	2	show-er
squarer	2	squar-er
screwy	2	scre-wy
squeezer	2	squeez-er

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