How to Pronounce "shearing"
word
ˈʃɪɹɪŋ
SHEER-ing
ʃˈiəɹɪŋ
SHEE-uh-ring
Definition
Shearing is the act of cutting the wool off a sheep or similar animal. It can also mean cutting or slicing material using sharp tools.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪɹɪŋ
British English
ʃˈiəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHEER-ing
UK
SHEE-uh-ring
Listen in Context
The shearing of sheep happens every spring.
She learned about shearing in her agriculture class.
Shearing keeps the sheep cool in hot weather.
After shearing, the sheep looked completely different.