How to pronounce shackle
Say it like SHAK-ul. Shackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAK).
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- SHAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shackle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shackle
American and British speakers say shackle in essentially the same way: /ˈʃækəl/ in the US and /ˈʃækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAK-ul.
What does shackle mean?
- A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.“The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell.”
- A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a bolt or pin across the ends, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism, used for attaching things together while allowing for some degree of movement; a clevis.
- Part of a padlock that consists of a loop of metal (round or square in cross section) that encompasses what is being secured by the lock.
- To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun etymology 1 sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.
- To connect or couple (something) to another thing using a shackle (noun etymology 1 sense 1.1.1, etymology 1 sense 1.1.3, etc.).
- To provide (something) with a shackle.
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Words that rhyme with shackle
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Questions about saying shackle
How do you pronounce shackle?
Say SHAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃækəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shackle?
Shackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAK). Broken into parts: SHAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say shackle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃækəl/ and the British form is /ˈʃækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.