How to Pronounce Shackled

To pronounce "shackled", say SHACKL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHACKL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shackled”

"shackled" has 2 syllables: shackl-ed. It rhymes with cackled and unshackled, if that helps it stick.

What does shackled mean?

verb

  1. To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
  2. (by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.

    “This law would effectively shackle its opposition.”

verb

  1. To shake, rattle.

adjective

  1. Restrained by shackles, chained.

Antonyms

freeliberateunshackleuntie

Words that rhyme with shackled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cackledunshackledcrackledtackledhackledcacld

Related words

fetteredboundchainedcoiledhamperedattachedhandcuffedhindered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shackled"?▾

"Shackled" has 2 syllables: shackl · ed.

What does "shackled" mean?▾

Shackled: To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.

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