How to pronounce sheathe
Say it like SHEETH. Sheathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sheathe. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SHEETH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheathe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sheathe
American and British speakers say sheathe in essentially the same way: /ʃið/ in the US and /ʃiːð/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEETH.
What does sheathe mean?
- To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
- To encase (something) with a protective covering.
- Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.
Words that rhyme with sheathe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sheathe.
Questions about saying sheathe
How do you pronounce sheathe?
Say SHEETH. The American pronunciation is /ʃið/. In British English it is /ʃiːð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheathe?
Sheathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEETH.
Do Americans and Brits say sheathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃið/ and the British form is /ʃiːð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.