How to Pronounce "shift gears"
expression
ˈʃɪft/ /ˈɡɪɹz
SHIFT GEERZ
ʃˈɪft/ /ɡˈiəz
sh-IFT gee-UHZ
Definition
To physically change the gear in a vehicle, or to quickly change what you are doing or how you are thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪft/ /ˈɡɪɹz
British English
ʃˈɪft/ /ɡˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHIFT GEERZ
UK
sh-IFT gee-UHZ
Listen in Context
You need to shift gears when the car goes uphill.
Let’s shift gears and talk about your plans.
He had to shift gears quickly during the meeting.
Things weren’t working out, so we decided to shift gears and try a new approach.