How to Pronounce "shed a tear"
expression
SHED-uh-TEER
SHED-uh-TEH-uh
Definition
To cry a little, especially by letting a single tear fall, often used to describe someone showing a small amount of emotion or sadness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ
British English
ʃˈɛd/ /æɪ/ /teə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHED-uh-TEER
UK
SHED-uh-TEH-uh
Listen in Context
He didn't shed a tear at the sad movie.
She quietly shed a tear when she said goodbye.
If you win, I might shed a tear of joy.
Not a single person shed a tear at the announcement.