How to pronounce sheilds
Say it like SHYLDZ. Sheilds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHYLDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheilds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYLDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sheilds
American and British speakers say sheilds in essentially the same way: /ʃaɪldz/ in the US and /ʃaɪldz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHYLDZ.
What does sheilds mean?
- plural of sheild
Questions about saying sheilds
How do you pronounce sheilds?
Say SHYLDZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃaɪldz/. In British English it is /ʃaɪldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheilds?
Sheilds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHYLDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sheilds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃaɪldz/ and the British form is /ʃaɪldz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.