How to Pronounce "shires"
word
ˈʃaɪɹz
SHY-erz
ʃˈaɪəz
SHY-uhz
Definition
'Shires' are large historical regions, similar to counties, particularly in England and sometimes Scotland. They are traditional administrative areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃaɪɹz
British English
ʃˈaɪəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHY-erz
UK
SHY-uhz
Listen in Context
Many English shires have a lot of green countryside.
Oxford and Cambridge are both found in different shires.
The map shows the shires of medieval England.
He grew up in one of the northern shires, far from London.