How to pronounce shielder
Say it like SHEEL-der. Shielder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEL).
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- SHEEL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shielder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shielder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEEL-duh.
What does shielder mean?
- Agent noun of shield: one who shields. How to pronounce shield
Where does shielder come from?
Inherited from Middle English schildere; equivalent to shield + -er.
Words that rhyme with shielder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shielder.
Questions about saying shielder
How do you pronounce shielder?
Say SHEEL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃildɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shielder?
Shielder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEL). Broken into parts: SHEEL · der.
Is shielder 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 /ˈʃiːldə/ (SHEEL-duh).