How to pronounce shies
Say it like SHYZE. Shies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shies
American and British speakers say shies in essentially the same way: /ʃaɪz/ in the US and /ʃaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHYZE.
What does shies mean?
- plural of shy How to pronounce shy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shy How to pronounce shy
Words that rhyme with shies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shies.
Questions about saying shies
How do you pronounce shies?
Say SHYZE. The American pronunciation is /ʃaɪz/. In British English it is /ʃaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shies?
Shies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say shies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃaɪz/ and the British form is /ʃaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.