How to Pronounce Shadows

To pronounce "shadows", say SHAD-ows — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃædəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈʃædəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shadows”

"shadows" has 2 syllables: shad-ows. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does shadows mean?

noun

A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
“My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set.”
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity.
“I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach.”

verb

To shade, cloud or darken.
“The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting.”
To block light or radio transmission from.
“Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us.”

Synonyms

umbra

Words that rhyme with shadows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repose close compose pose impose expose oppose juxtapose disclose depose propose interpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shadows"?▾

"Shadows" has 2 syllables: shad · ows.

What is the IPA transcription of "shadows"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shadows" is /ˈʃædəʊz/.

What does "shadows" mean?▾

Shadows: A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

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