share

How to Split "share" into Syllables

The word share is divided into 2 syllables: sha·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sha — 1st syllable
• re — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of share:

• IPA: /ʃɛə/

📖 Definitions

1. A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
2. 1606: translation by Philemon Holland of Suetonius, De vita Cæsarum [Domitian 17] — [H]ee stabbed him beneth in the very share neere unto his privie parts.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English schare, schere, from Old English sċearu (“a cutting, shaving, a shearing, tonsure, part, division, share”), from Proto-West Germanic *skaru, from Proto-Germanic *skarō (“a division, detachment”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to cut, divide”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian skar, sker (“a share in a communal pasture”), Dutch schare (“share in property”), German Schar (“band, troop, party, company”), Icelandic skor (“department”). Compare sh...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down share into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare share with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
share	2	sha·re
showery	3	sho-we-ry
shier	2	shi-er
squire	2	squi-re
Sahara	3	sa-ha-ra

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to share:

shad, shag, shah, sham, shat, Shaw, shay, shack.