How to Pronounce "shares"
word
/ˈʃɛɹz/
shairz
/ʃˈeəz/
shairz
Definition
Shares are equal parts of something, especially ownership in a company. If you own shares, you own a small part of that business.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɛɹz/
British English
/ʃˈeəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shairz
UK
shairz
Listen in Context
She bought ten shares in the company.
He owns shares in a small bank.
The price of these shares went up today.
My dad sold his shares before the market dropped.