how to pronounce sharp

/ʃɑːp/

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sharp is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of sharp in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… and then short sharp explosions as the …”

meaning of sharp

Sharp means having a keen edge or point.

sharp frequency in english - B1 level of CEFR

the word sharp occurs in english on average 49.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.