How to pronounce shapeshifter
Say it like SHAYP-shif-ter. Shapeshifter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYP).
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- SHAYP
- shif
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shapeshifter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shifKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shapeshifter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAYP-shif-tuh.
What does shapeshifter mean?
- A person or creature capable of changing their appearance or form at will.
- A person who is inconsistent and elusive.
Where does shapeshifter come from?
From shape + shifter.
Questions about saying shapeshifter
How do you pronounce shapeshifter?
Say SHAYP-shif-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shapeshifter?
Shapeshifter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYP). Broken into parts: SHAYP · shif · ter.
Is shapeshifter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ (SHAYP-shif-tuh).