How to pronounce sheathy
Say it like SHEE-thee. Sheathy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sheathy
American and British speakers say sheathy in essentially the same way: /ˈʃiθi/ in the US and /ˈʃiːθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-thee.
What does sheathy mean?
- Forming or resembling a sheath or case.
Where does sheathy come from?
From sheath + -y.
Questions about saying sheathy
How do you pronounce sheathy?
Say SHEE-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃiθi/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheathy?
Sheathy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say sheathy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃiθi/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.