How to Pronounce "sheer"
word
/ˈʃɪɹ/
sheer
/ʃˈiə/
shee-uh
Definition
'Sheer' can mean something complete or pure, used for emphasis (e.g., sheer luck, sheer size). It can also describe something very thin and see-through, especially fabric.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɪɹ/
British English
/ʃˈiə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sheer
UK
shee-uh
Listen in Context
It was sheer luck that I found my lost keys.
The mountain has a sheer cliff on one side.
She wore a sheer dress to the party.
The window curtains are so sheer you can see right through them.