How to pronounce shrublike
Say it like SHRUHB-lyke. Shrublike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHB).
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- SHRUHB
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrublike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shrublike
American and British speakers say shrublike in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrʌˌblaɪk/ in the US and /ˈʃrʌˌblaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRUHB-lyke.
What does shrublike mean?
- Resembling a shrub.
Where does shrublike come from?
From shrub + -like.
Questions about saying shrublike
How do you pronounce shrublike?
Say SHRUHB-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrʌˌblaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʃrʌˌblaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrublike?
Shrublike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHB). Broken into parts: SHRUHB · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say shrublike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrʌˌblaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈʃrʌˌblaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.