How to pronounce shekels
Say it like SHEK-ulz. Shekels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEK).
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- SHEK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shekels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shekels
American and British speakers say shekels in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛkəlz/ in the US and /ˈʃɛkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEK-ulz.
What does shekels mean?
- plural of shekel How to pronounce shekel
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying shekels
How do you pronounce shekels?
Say SHEK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shekels?
Shekels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEK). Broken into parts: SHEK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say shekels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.