How to pronounce sheitel
Say it like SHY-tul. Sheitel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
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- SHY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheitel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sheitel
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHY-tul.
What does sheitel mean?
- A wig worn by married Orthodox Jewish women.
- A wig (of any kind).
Words that rhyme with sheitel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sheitel.
Questions about saying sheitel
How do you pronounce sheitel?
Say SHY-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheitel?
Sheitel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · tul.
Is sheitel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈʃaɪtəl/ (SHY-tul).