How to pronounce shayla
Say it like SHAY-luh. Shayla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shayla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shayla
American and British speakers say shayla in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪlə/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-luh.
What does shayla mean?
- A traditional Islamic headcovering worn by some Muslim women to observe sartorial hijab; typically wrapped and pinned, and sometimes worn as a partial niqab (veil for the face).
Words that rhyme with shayla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shayla.
Questions about saying shayla
How do you pronounce shayla?
Say SHAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shayla?
Shayla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say shayla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.