How to pronounce shingly
Say it like SHING-guh-lee. Shingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHING).
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- SHING
- guh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shingly
American and British speakers say shingly in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪŋɡəli/ in the US and /ˈʃɪŋɡəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHING-guh-lee.
What does shingly mean?
- Covered with shingle or small pebbles.
Where does shingly come from?
From shingle + -y.
Questions about saying shingly
How do you pronounce shingly?
Say SHING-guh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪŋɡəli/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪŋɡəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shingly?
Shingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHING). Broken into parts: SHING · guh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say shingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪŋɡəli/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪŋɡəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.