How to pronounce shemales
Say it like SHEE-maylz. Shemales has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- maylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shemales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- maylzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shemales
American and British speakers say shemales in essentially the same way: /ˈʃimeɪlz/ in the US and /ˈʃiːmeɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-maylz.
What does shemales mean?
- plural of shemale
Questions about saying shemales
How do you pronounce shemales?
Say SHEE-maylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃimeɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːmeɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shemales?
Shemales has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · maylz.
Do Americans and Brits say shemales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃimeɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːmeɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.