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How to pronounce “sheer”

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Pronunciation guide for sheer

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of sheer with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Dr. Cassandra CoburnSo in terms of the sheer number of calories that you need,
Definition summary
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce sheer

Dr. Cassandra Coburn

So in terms of the sheer number of calories that you need,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “sheer”

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (textiles) Very thin or transparent.
  • (obsolete) Pure in composition; unmixed; unadulterated.
  • (by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
  • Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
  • Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
  • [Adverb]
  • (archaic) Clean; completely; at once.
  • [Noun]
  • A sheer curtain or fabric.

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