How to pronounce shoelaces
Say it like SHOO-lay-suz. Shoelaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO).
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- SHOO
- lay
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoelaces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shoelaces
American and British speakers say shoelaces in essentially the same way: /ˈʃuˌleɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈʃuːˌleɪsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHOO-lay-suz.
What does shoelaces mean?
- plural of shoelace How to pronounce shoelace
Questions about saying shoelaces
How do you pronounce shoelaces?
Say SHOO-lay-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃuˌleɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːˌleɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoelaces?
Shoelaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO). Broken into parts: SHOO · lay · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say shoelaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃuˌleɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈʃuːˌleɪsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.