How to pronounce shellacked
Say it like shel-AKD. Shellacked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AKD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌʃɛˈlækd/shel-AKD
UK British/ˌʃɛˈlækd/shel-AKD
- shel
- AKD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shellacked 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.
- AKDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shellacked
American and British speakers say shellacked in essentially the same way: /ˌʃɛˈlækd/ in the US and /ˌʃɛˈlækd/ in the UK.
British respelling: shel-AKD.
What does shellacked mean?
adjective
- Coated in shellac.
- Drunk.
Where does shellacked come from?
From shellac + -ed.
Questions about saying shellacked
How do you pronounce shellacked?
Say shel-AKD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɛˈlækd/. In British English it is /ˌʃɛˈlækd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shellacked?
Shellacked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AKD). Broken into parts: shel · AKD.
Do Americans and Brits say shellacked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʃɛˈlækd/ and the British form is /ˌʃɛˈlækd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.