How to pronounce sheltered
Say it like SHEL-terd. Sheltered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEL).
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US American/ˈʃɛltɚd/SHEL-terd
UK British/ˈʃɛltəd/SHEL-tud
- SHEL
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheltered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sheltered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEL-tud.
What does sheltered mean?
adjective
- Protected, as from wind or weather.“The boat was much safer, during the storm, in the sheltered cove.”
- (Of a person) who grew up being overprotected by parents or other guardians, often lacking social skills or worldly experience as a result.
- simple past and past participle of shelter How to pronounce shelter
Questions about saying sheltered
How do you pronounce sheltered?
Say SHEL-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛltɚd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛltəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheltered?
Sheltered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEL). Broken into parts: SHEL · terd.
Is sheltered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɛltəd/ (SHEL-tud).