How to pronounce sheila
Say it like SHEE-luh. Sheila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheila 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sheila
American and British speakers say sheila in essentially the same way: /ˈʃilə/ in the US and /ˈʃiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-luh.
What does sheila mean?
- A woman.
- Alternative form of shayla.
Where does sheila come from?
From Sheila (“female given name”).
Words that rhyme with sheila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sheila.
Questions about saying sheila
How do you pronounce sheila?
Say SHEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃilə/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheila?
Sheila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say sheila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃilə/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.