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