How to pronounce shed
Say it like SHED. Shed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shed
American and British speakers say shed in essentially the same way: /ʃɛd/ in the US and /ʃɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHED.
What does shed mean?
- get rid of“he shed his image as a pushy boss”“shed your clothes”
- pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities“shed tears”“spill blood”
- cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over“spill the beans all over the table”
- an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
- shed at an early stage of development“most amphibians have caducous gills”“the caducous calyx of a poppy”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shed.
Questions about saying shed
How do you pronounce shed?
Say SHED. The American pronunciation is /ʃɛd/. In British English it is /ʃɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shed?
Shed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHED.
Do Americans and Brits say shed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɛd/ and the British form is /ʃɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.