How to Pronounce Shale

To pronounce "shale", say SHAL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ʃeɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shale”

"shale" has 2 syllables: shal-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does shale mean?

noun

  1. A shell or husk; a cod or pod.
  2. A fine-grained sedimentary rock of a thin, laminated, and often friable, structure.

verb

  1. To take off the shell or coat of.

Synonyms

shell

Words that rhyme with shale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shale"?▾

"Shale" has 2 syllables: shal · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shale" is /ʃeɪl/.

What does "shale" mean?▾

Shale: A shell or husk; a cod or pod.

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