How to Pronounce "gearshift"
word
ˈɡɪrˌʃɪft
GEER-shift
ɡˈiəʃɪft
GEER-shift
Definition
A gearshift is the lever in a car or other vehicle that you move to change gears.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪrˌʃɪft
British English
ɡˈiəʃɪft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GEER-shift
UK
GEER-shift
Listen in Context
He put his hand on the gearshift to change gears.
The gearshift is between the driver and the passenger seat.
She learned how to use the gearshift when she got her first car.
I always forget to move the gearshift back to park when I stop the car.