How to pronounce shod
Say it like SHOD. Shod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOD.
What does shod mean?
- Wearing shoes.“Wallis was unsuitably shod for the muddy hike.”
- Having tires equipped.
- simple past and past participle of shoe How to pronounce shoe
Where does shod come from?
From Middle English shoed, past participle of shon.
Words that rhyme with shod
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shod.
Questions about saying shod
How do you pronounce shod?
Say SHOD. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑd/. In British English it is /ʃɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shod?
Shod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOD.
Is shod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃɒd/ (SHOD).