How to pronounce shielded
Say it like SHEEL-did. Shielded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEL).
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- SHEEL
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shielded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shielded
American and British speakers say shielded in essentially the same way: /ˈʃildɪd/ in the US and /ˈʃiːldɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEEL-did.
What does shielded mean?
- simple past and past participle of shield How to pronounce shield
- Provided with, or possessing, a shield.
- Protected by a shield.
- Protected from influence or danger.
Questions about saying shielded
How do you pronounce shielded?
Say SHEEL-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃildɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːldɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shielded?
Shielded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEL). Broken into parts: SHEEL · did.
Do Americans and Brits say shielded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃildɪd/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːldɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.