How to pronounce shellack
Say it like shel-AK. Shellack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- shel
- AK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shellack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shellack
American and British speakers say shellack in essentially the same way: /ˌʃɛˈlæk/ in the US and /ˌʃɛˈlæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: shel-AK.
What does shellack mean?
- Alternative form of shellac.
- Alternative form of shellac.
Words that rhyme with shellack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shellack.
Words that sound like shellack
Questions about saying shellack
How do you pronounce shellack?
Say shel-AK. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɛˈlæk/. In British English it is /ˌʃɛˈlæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shellack?
Shellack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: shel · AK.
Do Americans and Brits say shellack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʃɛˈlæk/ and the British form is /ˌʃɛˈlæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as shellack?
Shellack sounds the same as shellac in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.