How to pronounce shroud
Say it like SHROWD. Shroud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHROWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shroud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHROWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of shroud
American and British speakers say shroud in essentially the same way: /ʃraʊd/ in the US and /ʃraʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHROWD.
What does shroud mean?
- To cover with a shroud.
- To conceal or hide from view, as if by a shroud.“The details of the plot were shrouded in mystery.”
- To take shelter or harbor.
- That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
- Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
- That which covers or shelters like a shroud.
- The branching top of a tree; foliage.
Where does shroud come from?
Cognate with Old Norse skrúð, Swedish skrud (“shroud”), Danish and Norwegian skrud (“splendid attire”)).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shroud
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Questions about saying shroud
How do you pronounce shroud?
Say SHROWD. The American pronunciation is /ʃraʊd/. In British English it is /ʃraʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shroud?
Shroud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHROWD.
Do Americans and Brits say shroud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃraʊd/ and the British form is /ʃraʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.