How to pronounce shield
Say it like SHEELD. Shield is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHEELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shield
American and British speakers say shield in essentially the same way: /ʃild/ in the US and /ʃiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEELD.
What does shield mean?
- a protective covering or structure
- armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
- hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
- protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
- hold back a thought or feeling about“She is harboring a grudge against him”
Words that rhyme with shield
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shield.
Questions about saying shield
How do you pronounce shield?
Say SHEELD. The American pronunciation is /ʃild/. In British English it is /ʃiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shield?
Shield is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEELD.
Do Americans and Brits say shield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃild/ and the British form is /ʃiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.